BIAPX vs. LPVIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund (BIAPX) and BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2055 Fund (LPVIX).
BIAPX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 20, 2006. LPVIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Jun 29, 2010.
Performance
BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Performance Comparison
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BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIAPX BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund | -4.85% | 18.33% | 5.46% | 19.20% | -16.15% | 14.95% | 19.50% | 24.72% | -7.62% | 17.47% |
LPVIX BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2055 Fund | -4.20% | 20.90% | 8.18% | 22.40% | -18.77% | 17.88% | 14.44% | 26.49% | -8.37% | 21.95% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BIAPX achieves a -4.85% return, which is significantly lower than LPVIX's -4.20% return. Over the past 10 years, BIAPX has underperformed LPVIX with an annualized return of 9.03%, while LPVIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.83% annualized return.
BIAPX
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- -7.98%
- YTD
- -4.85%
- 6M
- -2.53%
- 1Y
- 14.64%
- 3Y*
- 10.49%
- 5Y*
- 5.56%
- 10Y*
- 9.03%
LPVIX
- 1D
- -0.28%
- 1M
- -9.29%
- YTD
- -4.20%
- 6M
- -1.81%
- 1Y
- 17.11%
- 3Y*
- 12.68%
- 5Y*
- 6.84%
- 10Y*
- 9.83%
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BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BIAPX has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is lower than LPVIX's 0.50% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BIAPX vs. LPVIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund (BIAPX) and BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2055 Fund (LPVIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BIAPX | LPVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 0.94 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 1.41 | +0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 1.24 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.85 | 5.81 | +0.05 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BIAPX | LPVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.03 | 0.94 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.39 | 0.41 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.65 | 0.60 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.40 | 0.62 | -0.21 |
Correlation
The correlation between BIAPX and LPVIX is 0.95, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Dividend Comparison
BIAPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.29%, more than LPVIX's 5.63% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIAPX BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund | 6.29% | 5.98% | 0.00% | 4.28% | 2.30% | 6.04% | 2.07% | 2.49% | 6.26% | 3.12% | 1.67% | 13.86% |
LPVIX BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2055 Fund | 5.63% | 5.39% | 0.72% | 2.99% | 2.53% | 11.79% | 1.19% | 4.83% | 10.40% | 9.61% | 1.93% | 3.84% |
Drawdowns
BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BIAPX drawdown since its inception was -53.40%, which is greater than LPVIX's maximum drawdown of -34.31%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BIAPX and LPVIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BIAPX | LPVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.40% | -34.31% | -19.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.92% | -12.28% | +2.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.29% | -27.01% | +3.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.13% | -34.31% | +7.18% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.64% | -9.91% | +1.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.06% | -4.76% | -3.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.23% | 2.62% | -0.39% |
Volatility
BIAPX vs. LPVIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock 80/20 Target Allocation Fund (BIAPX) is 4.76%, while BlackRock LifePath Dynamic 2055 Fund (LPVIX) has a volatility of 6.09%. This indicates that BIAPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LPVIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BIAPX | LPVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.76% | 6.09% | -1.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.10% | 10.70% | -2.60% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.68% | 18.65% | -3.97% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.39% | 16.91% | -2.52% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.94% | 16.43% | -2.49% |