BICSX vs. FIFGX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) and Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused (FIFGX).
BICSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Oct 2, 2011. FIFGX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Dec 20, 2018.
Performance
BICSX vs. FIFGX - Performance Comparison
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BICSX vs. FIFGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 19.23% | 28.70% | 4.38% | -4.32% | 11.90% | 22.44% | 6.80% | 11.60% | -0.45% |
FIFGX Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 40.42% | 7.44% | 6.34% | -11.90% | 9.30% | 32.92% | 1.48% | 9.32% | -2.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BICSX achieves a 19.23% return, which is significantly lower than FIFGX's 40.42% 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%
FIFGX
- 1D
- 1.03%
- 1M
- 22.58%
- YTD
- 40.42%
- 6M
- 39.86%
- 1Y
- 40.86%
- 3Y*
- 13.84%
- 5Y*
- 13.85%
- 10Y*
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BICSX vs. FIFGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BICSX has a 0.72% expense ratio, which is higher than FIFGX's 0.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BICSX vs. FIFGX — Risk / Return Rank
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BICSX vs. FIFGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) and Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused (FIFGX). 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 | FIFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.54 | 2.00 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.22 | 2.62 | +0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.36 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.87 | 3.50 | +0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.67 | 9.26 | +10.42 |
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 | FIFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.54 | 2.00 | +0.53 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 | 0.03 | +0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.03 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between BICSX and FIFGX is 0.78, 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. FIFGX - Dividend Comparison
BICSX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.59%, less than FIFGX's 3.87% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
FIFGX Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused | 3.87% | 5.44% | 4.73% | 2.43% | 12.64% | 35.77% | 3.10% | 1.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BICSX vs. FIFGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BICSX drawdown since its inception was -51.59%, smaller than the maximum FIFGX drawdown of -92.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BICSX and FIFGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BICSX | FIFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.59% | -92.38% | +40.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.53% | -12.22% | +1.69% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.35% | -92.38% | +70.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.82% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.36% | 0.00% | -1.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.75% | -14.19% | -6.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.07% | 4.63% | -2.56% |
Volatility
BICSX vs. FIFGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) is 4.48%, while Fidelity SAI Inflation-Focused (FIFGX) has a volatility of 10.69%. This indicates that BICSX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FIFGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BICSX | FIFGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.48% | 10.69% | -6.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.47% | 16.35% | -3.88% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.34% | 21.61% | -5.27% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.83% | 408.16% | -392.33% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.12% | 338.61% | -323.49% |