BMSIX vs. FASGX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) and Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX).
BMSIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Feb 25, 2010. FASGX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Dec 30, 1991.
Performance
BMSIX vs. FASGX - Performance Comparison
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BMSIX vs. FASGX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMSIX BlackRock Income Fund | -1.27% | 8.38% | 5.96% | 7.84% | -10.08% | -0.29% | 6.94% | 12.03% | -1.03% | 6.62% |
FASGX Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | -0.70% | 18.23% | 10.81% | 16.45% | -16.83% | 13.98% | 17.19% | 22.81% | -7.65% | 17.34% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BMSIX achieves a -1.27% return, which is significantly lower than FASGX's -0.70% return. Over the past 10 years, BMSIX has underperformed FASGX with an annualized return of 3.89%, while FASGX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.96% annualized return.
BMSIX
- 1D
- 0.34%
- 1M
- -1.64%
- YTD
- -1.27%
- 6M
- 0.23%
- 1Y
- 5.27%
- 3Y*
- 6.15%
- 5Y*
- 1.65%
- 10Y*
- 3.89%
FASGX
- 1D
- 2.36%
- 1M
- -4.75%
- YTD
- -0.70%
- 6M
- 1.92%
- 1Y
- 17.75%
- 3Y*
- 12.59%
- 5Y*
- 6.64%
- 10Y*
- 8.96%
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BMSIX vs. FASGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BMSIX has a 0.62% expense ratio, which is lower than FASGX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BMSIX vs. FASGX — Risk / Return Rank
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BMSIX vs. FASGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) and Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX). 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.
| BMSIX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.82 | 1.41 | +0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.72 | 2.01 | +0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.30 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.32 | 2.00 | +0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.50 | 8.74 | +0.75 |
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
| BMSIX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.82 | 1.41 | +0.41 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.45 | 0.55 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.95 | 0.71 | +0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.20 | 0.60 | +0.60 |
Correlation
The correlation between BMSIX and FASGX is 0.29, 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
BMSIX vs. FASGX - Dividend Comparison
BMSIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.32%, less than FASGX's 7.39% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMSIX BlackRock Income Fund | 5.32% | 5.66% | 5.99% | 4.38% | 3.71% | 5.31% | 4.19% | 4.90% | 5.13% | 4.03% | 4.49% | 4.35% |
FASGX Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | 7.39% | 7.33% | 4.60% | 1.72% | 6.69% | 2.73% | 2.20% | 5.19% | 6.31% | 2.75% | 0.20% | 5.58% |
Drawdowns
BMSIX vs. FASGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BMSIX drawdown since its inception was -18.60%, smaller than the maximum FASGX drawdown of -47.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BMSIX and FASGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BMSIX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.60% | -47.35% | +28.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.51% | -9.07% | +6.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.52% | -23.54% | +7.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.60% | -27.20% | +8.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.97% | -5.77% | +3.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.05% | -6.74% | +4.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.62% | 2.07% | -1.45% |
Volatility
BMSIX vs. FASGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) is 1.29%, while Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund (FASGX) has a volatility of 5.30%. This indicates that BMSIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FASGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BMSIX | FASGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.29% | 5.30% | -4.01% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.98% | 8.12% | -6.14% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.00% | 13.00% | -10.00% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.71% | 12.18% | -8.47% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.12% | 12.58% | -8.46% |