BICSX vs. FFGAX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) and Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX).
BICSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Oct 2, 2011. FFGAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 25, 2009.
Performance
BICSX vs. FFGAX - Performance Comparison
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BICSX vs. FFGAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 19.23% | 28.70% | 4.38% | -4.32% | 11.90% | 22.44% | 6.80% | 11.60% | -14.50% | 8.28% |
FFGAX Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A | 22.77% | 28.27% | 2.63% | -5.35% | 20.37% | 25.70% | 5.78% | 17.54% | -13.44% | 17.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BICSX achieves a 19.23% return, which is significantly lower than FFGAX's 22.77% return. Over the past 10 years, BICSX has underperformed FFGAX with an annualized return of 10.38%, while FFGAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.56% annualized return.
BICSX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 19.23%
- 6M
- 26.56%
- 1Y
- 40.74%
- 3Y*
- 16.08%
- 5Y*
- 14.24%
- 10Y*
- 10.38%
FFGAX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.64%
- YTD
- 22.77%
- 6M
- 31.02%
- 1Y
- 51.96%
- 3Y*
- 17.38%
- 5Y*
- 15.47%
- 10Y*
- 13.56%
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BICSX vs. FFGAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BICSX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is lower than FFGAX's 1.23% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BICSX vs. FFGAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BICSX vs. FFGAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) and Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX). 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.
| BICSX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.54 | 2.54 | 0.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.22 | 3.06 | +0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.48 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.87 | 3.42 | +0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.67 | 17.67 | +2.00 |
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
| BICSX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.54 | 2.54 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 | 0.72 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 0.60 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.34 | -0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between BICSX and FFGAX is 0.88, 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
BICSX vs. FFGAX - Dividend Comparison
BICSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.59%, more than FFGAX's 1.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 2.59% | 3.09% | 3.60% | 9.39% | 9.05% | 2.68% | 0.80% | 2.03% | 2.12% | 0.65% | 0.94% | 0.00% |
FFGAX Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A | 1.83% | 2.24% | 2.32% | 1.79% | 1.68% | 3.16% | 1.30% | 2.84% | 1.93% | 0.36% | 1.29% | 2.51% |
Drawdowns
BICSX vs. FFGAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BICSX drawdown since its inception was -51.59%, smaller than the maximum FFGAX drawdown of -57.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BICSX and FFGAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BICSX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.59% | -57.71% | +6.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.53% | -14.67% | +4.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.35% | -27.29% | +4.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.82% | -48.61% | +12.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.36% | -2.33% | +0.97% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.75% | -20.00% | -0.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.07% | 2.84% | -0.77% |
Volatility
BICSX vs. FFGAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) is 4.48%, while Fidelity Advisor Global Commodity Stock Fund Class A (FFGAX) has a volatility of 6.11%. This indicates that BICSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FFGAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BICSX | FFGAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.48% | 6.11% | -1.63% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.47% | 13.74% | -1.27% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.34% | 20.51% | -4.17% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.83% | 21.55% | -5.72% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.12% | 22.56% | -7.44% |