BMCIX vs. TCBIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMCIX) and The Covered Bridge Fund (TCBIX).
BMCIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Apr 30, 1998. TCBIX is managed by Covered Bridge. It was launched on Sep 30, 2013.
Performance
BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Performance Comparison
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BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMCIX BlackRock High Equity Income Fund | -5.16% | 17.11% | 7.80% | 10.05% | -2.62% | 22.41% | -1.56% | 22.00% | -6.25% | 16.31% |
TCBIX The Covered Bridge Fund | 0.83% | 12.61% | 4.09% | 4.09% | 0.05% | 18.21% | -1.71% | 18.73% | -3.93% | 9.66% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BMCIX achieves a -5.16% return, which is significantly lower than TCBIX's 0.83% return. Over the past 10 years, BMCIX has outperformed TCBIX with an annualized return of 8.45%, while TCBIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.93% annualized return.
BMCIX
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -8.98%
- YTD
- -5.16%
- 6M
- -0.87%
- 1Y
- 8.17%
- 3Y*
- 9.10%
- 5Y*
- 7.09%
- 10Y*
- 8.45%
TCBIX
- 1D
- -0.05%
- 1M
- -4.46%
- YTD
- 0.83%
- 6M
- 3.27%
- 1Y
- 11.66%
- 3Y*
- 6.94%
- 5Y*
- 5.52%
- 10Y*
- 6.93%
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BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BMCIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than TCBIX's 1.40% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BMCIX vs. TCBIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMCIX) and The Covered Bridge Fund (TCBIX). 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.
| BMCIX | TCBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.65 | 0.95 | -0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.98 | 1.43 | -0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.69 | 1.10 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.82 | 5.04 | -2.22 |
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
| BMCIX | TCBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.65 | 0.95 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.54 | 0.46 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 | 0.51 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.51 | +0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between BMCIX and TCBIX is 0.87, 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
BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Dividend Comparison
BMCIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.72%, less than TCBIX's 8.78% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMCIX BlackRock High Equity Income Fund | 7.72% | 7.86% | 7.66% | 6.75% | 6.60% | 6.58% | 4.50% | 3.95% | 9.41% | 50.24% | 5.51% | 8.16% |
TCBIX The Covered Bridge Fund | 8.78% | 8.24% | 7.47% | 7.34% | 8.09% | 6.00% | 4.70% | 6.77% | 11.55% | 7.32% | 7.32% | 5.36% |
Drawdowns
BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BMCIX drawdown since its inception was -72.64%, which is greater than TCBIX's maximum drawdown of -28.94%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BMCIX and TCBIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BMCIX | TCBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -72.64% | -28.94% | -43.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.53% | -10.24% | -1.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.63% | -17.07% | -1.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.24% | -28.94% | -9.30% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.51% | -5.26% | -4.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.95% | -3.51% | -15.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.80% | 2.23% | +0.57% |
Volatility
BMCIX vs. TCBIX - Volatility Comparison
BlackRock High Equity Income Fund (BMCIX) has a higher volatility of 3.81% compared to The Covered Bridge Fund (TCBIX) at 2.10%. This indicates that BMCIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TCBIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BMCIX | TCBIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.81% | 2.10% | +1.71% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.79% | 6.16% | +1.63% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.44% | 13.05% | +1.39% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.30% | 12.10% | +1.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.71% | 13.54% | +2.17% |