BLDIX vs. IOEZX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Managed Income Fund (BLDIX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX).
BLDIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Oct 18, 2007. IOEZX is managed by ICON Funds. It was launched on May 9, 2004.
Performance
BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Performance Comparison
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BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLDIX BlackRock Managed Income Fund | -1.46% | 9.87% | 5.19% | 8.69% | -9.88% | 5.26% | 5.81% | 9.78% | -0.64% | 5.32% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 8.64% | 14.29% | 6.12% | 3.82% | -13.56% | 24.15% | 3.16% | 27.70% | -10.11% | 13.59% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BLDIX achieves a -1.46% return, which is significantly lower than IOEZX's 8.64% return. Over the past 10 years, BLDIX has underperformed IOEZX with an annualized return of 4.17%, while IOEZX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.27% annualized return.
BLDIX
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- -3.56%
- YTD
- -1.46%
- 6M
- -0.10%
- 1Y
- 5.83%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 3.07%
- 10Y*
- 4.17%
IOEZX
- 1D
- -0.67%
- 1M
- -4.99%
- YTD
- 8.64%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 11.13%
- 5Y*
- 4.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
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BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BLDIX has a 0.41% expense ratio, which is lower than IOEZX's 1.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BLDIX vs. IOEZX — Risk / Return Rank
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BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Managed Income Fund (BLDIX) and ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX). 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.
| BLDIX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.39 | 1.28 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 1.84 | +0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.25 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 1.62 | +0.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.29 | 6.69 | +0.60 |
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
| BLDIX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.39 | 1.28 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 | 0.35 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 | 0.50 | +0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.39 | +0.28 |
Correlation
The correlation between BLDIX and IOEZX is 0.01, 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
BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Dividend Comparison
BLDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.22%, more than IOEZX's 2.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLDIX BlackRock Managed Income Fund | 5.22% | 5.46% | 5.76% | 3.55% | 3.86% | 4.87% | 3.53% | 3.87% | 4.27% | 4.48% | 4.15% | 2.87% |
IOEZX ICON Equity Income Fund | 2.50% | 3.56% | 4.32% | 3.75% | 13.63% | 12.92% | 3.68% | 4.74% | 3.80% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 4.24% |
Drawdowns
BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BLDIX drawdown since its inception was -14.47%, smaller than the maximum IOEZX drawdown of -56.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BLDIX and IOEZX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BLDIX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.47% | -56.15% | +41.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.87% | -11.71% | +7.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.17% | -21.47% | +7.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -14.33% | -38.12% | +23.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.56% | -4.99% | +1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.83% | -8.64% | +5.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.91% | 2.84% | -1.93% |
Volatility
BLDIX vs. IOEZX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Managed Income Fund (BLDIX) is 1.78%, while ICON Equity Income Fund (IOEZX) has a volatility of 4.25%. This indicates that BLDIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IOEZX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BLDIX | IOEZX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.78% | 4.25% | -2.47% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.89% | 8.69% | -5.80% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.66% | 15.56% | -10.90% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.23% | 13.90% | -8.67% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.56% | 16.44% | -10.88% |