BILPX vs. LIVIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) and BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund (LIVIX).
BILPX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 18, 2007. LIVIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on May 30, 2011.
Performance
BILPX vs. LIVIX - Performance Comparison
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BILPX vs. LIVIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILPX BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund | 0.48% | 8.43% | 4.37% | 5.38% | 0.01% | 1.95% | 6.30% | 7.29% | 5.47% | 7.15% |
LIVIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | -1.33% | 21.57% | 13.60% | 21.62% | -18.38% | 18.75% | 14.99% | 26.76% | -7.83% | 21.38% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BILPX achieves a 0.48% return, which is significantly higher than LIVIX's -1.33% return. Over the past 10 years, BILPX has underperformed LIVIX with an annualized return of 4.77%, while LIVIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.77% annualized return.
BILPX
- 1D
- 0.58%
- 1M
- -0.67%
- YTD
- 0.48%
- 6M
- 2.10%
- 1Y
- 7.34%
- 3Y*
- 5.96%
- 5Y*
- 3.86%
- 10Y*
- 4.77%
LIVIX
- 1D
- 3.07%
- 1M
- -5.50%
- YTD
- -1.33%
- 6M
- 1.19%
- 1Y
- 20.91%
- 3Y*
- 15.72%
- 5Y*
- 8.52%
- 10Y*
- 10.77%
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BILPX vs. LIVIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BILPX has a 1.16% expense ratio, which is higher than LIVIX's 0.10% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BILPX vs. LIVIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BILPX vs. LIVIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) and BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund (LIVIX). 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 | LIVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.60 | 1.25 | +0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.27 | 1.85 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.28 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.41 | 1.81 | +0.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.54 | 8.47 | +6.07 |
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 | LIVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.60 | 1.25 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.95 | 0.54 | +0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.03 | 0.65 | +0.38 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.59 | -0.23 |
Correlation
The correlation between BILPX and LIVIX is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
BILPX vs. LIVIX - Dividend Comparison
BILPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.17%, more than LIVIX's 2.52% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILPX BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund | 4.17% | 4.19% | 4.16% | 1.99% | 2.58% | 2.66% | 2.97% | 3.41% | 1.97% | 5.12% | 1.11% | 74.64% |
LIVIX BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | 2.52% | 2.48% | 0.01% | 2.04% | 1.96% | 2.04% | 1.56% | 2.95% | 2.35% | 2.27% | 1.54% | 2.88% |
Drawdowns
BILPX vs. LIVIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BILPX drawdown since its inception was -47.50%, which is greater than LIVIX's maximum drawdown of -34.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BILPX and LIVIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BILPX | LIVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.50% | -34.44% | -13.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.05% | -11.82% | +8.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.18% | -26.45% | +21.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.58% | -34.44% | +22.86% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.67% | -6.66% | +5.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.58% | -4.56% | -1.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.50% | 2.53% | -2.03% |
Volatility
BILPX vs. LIVIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Event Driven Equity Fund (BILPX) is 1.13%, while BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund (LIVIX) has a volatility of 6.29%. This indicates that BILPX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LIVIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BILPX | LIVIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.13% | 6.29% | -5.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.23% | 9.78% | -7.55% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.60% | 17.10% | -12.50% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.09% | 15.77% | -11.68% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.67% | 16.67% | -12.00% |