BIMBX vs. PMAIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) and Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A (PMAIX).
BIMBX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on May 19, 2015. PMAIX is managed by Amundi. It was launched on Dec 22, 2011.
Performance
BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Performance Comparison
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BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIMBX BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I | 0.96% | 5.00% | 6.83% | 6.43% | -2.95% | 6.18% | 3.57% | 8.43% | 1.83% | 9.89% |
PMAIX Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 0.80% | 23.03% | 6.09% | 7.32% | -0.79% | 12.00% | 5.35% | 10.88% | -6.10% | 17.97% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BIMBX achieves a 0.96% return, which is significantly higher than PMAIX's 0.80% return. Over the past 10 years, BIMBX has underperformed PMAIX with an annualized return of 4.70%, while PMAIX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.45% annualized return.
BIMBX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -3.15%
- YTD
- 0.96%
- 6M
- 2.76%
- 1Y
- 3.06%
- 3Y*
- 6.50%
- 5Y*
- 4.19%
- 10Y*
- 4.70%
PMAIX
- 1D
- 0.15%
- 1M
- -3.62%
- YTD
- 0.80%
- 6M
- 4.12%
- 1Y
- 16.77%
- 3Y*
- 11.84%
- 5Y*
- 7.92%
- 10Y*
- 8.45%
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BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BIMBX has a 0.98% expense ratio, which is higher than PMAIX's 0.85% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BIMBX vs. PMAIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) and Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A (PMAIX). 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.
| BIMBX | PMAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 2.39 | -1.55 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.22 | 3.02 | -1.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.51 | -0.36 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.99 | 2.32 | -1.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.57 | 10.88 | -7.31 |
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
| BIMBX | PMAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 | 2.39 | -1.55 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.19 | 1.11 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.34 | 1.12 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.43 | 1.12 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between BIMBX and PMAIX is 0.20, 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
BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Dividend Comparison
BIMBX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.25%, less than PMAIX's 5.82% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIMBX BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I | 2.25% | 2.27% | 4.07% | 4.48% | 4.99% | 2.62% | 1.31% | 3.90% | 8.93% | 4.08% | 5.00% | 0.00% |
PMAIX Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A | 5.82% | 6.29% | 5.30% | 5.14% | 4.53% | 5.50% | 5.39% | 5.78% | 5.83% | 6.69% | 5.53% | 5.92% |
Drawdowns
BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BIMBX drawdown since its inception was -8.73%, smaller than the maximum PMAIX drawdown of -24.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BIMBX and PMAIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BIMBX | PMAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.73% | -24.12% | +15.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.61% | -7.06% | +3.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.50% | -13.97% | +7.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.73% | -24.12% | +15.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.15% | -3.62% | +0.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.14% | -2.68% | +1.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 1.51% | -0.52% |
Volatility
BIMBX vs. PMAIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Class I (BIMBX) is 1.54%, while Pioneer Multi-Asset Income Fund A (PMAIX) has a volatility of 2.19%. This indicates that BIMBX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PMAIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BIMBX | PMAIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.54% | 2.19% | -0.65% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.83% | 4.15% | -1.32% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.03% | 7.19% | -3.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.53% | 7.20% | -3.67% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.52% | 7.58% | -4.06% |