BILPX vs. GDL
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) and The GDL Fund (GDL).
BILPX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 18, 2007. GDL is managed by Gabelli. It was launched on Jan 31, 2007.
Performance
BILPX vs. GDL - Performance Comparison
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BILPX vs. GDL - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILPX BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund | -0.10% | 8.43% | 4.37% | 5.38% | 0.01% | 1.95% | 6.30% | 7.29% | 5.47% | 7.15% |
GDL The GDL Fund | -0.23% | 11.83% | 5.94% | 9.02% | -6.88% | 8.04% | -0.99% | 5.87% | -1.60% | 4.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BILPX achieves a -0.10% return, which is significantly higher than GDL's -0.23% return. Over the past 10 years, BILPX has outperformed GDL with an annualized return of 4.71%, while GDL has yielded a comparatively lower 3.75% annualized return.
BILPX
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.14%
- YTD
- -0.10%
- 6M
- 1.51%
- 1Y
- 6.72%
- 3Y*
- 5.76%
- 5Y*
- 3.82%
- 10Y*
- 4.71%
GDL
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- -1.51%
- YTD
- -0.23%
- 6M
- 0.24%
- 1Y
- 7.09%
- 3Y*
- 8.24%
- 5Y*
- 4.52%
- 10Y*
- 3.75%
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BILPX vs. GDL - Expense Ratio Comparison
BILPX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is higher than GDL's 0.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BILPX vs. GDL — Risk / Return Rank
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BILPX vs. GDL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) and The GDL Fund (GDL). 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.
| BILPX | GDL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 0.73 | +0.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.09 | 0.99 | +1.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.14 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.14 | 1.27 | +0.87 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.95 | 4.75 | +8.19 |
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
| BILPX | GDL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.48 | 0.73 | +0.75 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.94 | 0.53 | +0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.01 | 0.29 | +0.72 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.23 | +0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between BILPX and GDL is 0.37, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
BILPX vs. GDL - Dividend Comparison
BILPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.20%, less than GDL's 5.76% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILPX BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund | 4.20% | 4.19% | 4.16% | 1.99% | 2.58% | 2.66% | 2.97% | 3.41% | 1.97% | 5.12% | 1.11% | 74.64% |
GDL The GDL Fund | 5.76% | 5.67% | 5.99% | 5.97% | 6.12% | 5.38% | 5.28% | 4.30% | 4.36% | 5.96% | 6.50% | 6.39% |
Drawdowns
BILPX vs. GDL - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BILPX drawdown since its inception was -47.50%, which is greater than GDL's maximum drawdown of -38.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BILPX and GDL.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BILPX | GDL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.50% | -38.74% | -8.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.05% | -5.21% | +2.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.18% | -9.48% | +4.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.58% | -38.74% | +27.16% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.24% | -2.15% | +0.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.58% | -4.96% | -0.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.50% | 1.39% | -0.89% |
Volatility
BILPX vs. GDL - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) is 0.95%, while The GDL Fund (GDL) has a volatility of 2.56%. This indicates that BILPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GDL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BILPX | GDL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.95% | 2.56% | -1.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.17% | 5.41% | -3.24% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.58% | 9.83% | -5.25% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.08% | 8.62% | -4.54% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.67% | 12.97% | -8.30% |