BMSIX vs. FDFIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) and Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund (FDFIX).
BMSIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Feb 25, 2010. FDFIX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 9, 2017.
Performance
BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Performance Comparison
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BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMSIX BlackRock Income Fund | -1.60% | 8.38% | 5.96% | 7.84% | -10.08% | -0.29% | 6.94% | 12.03% | -1.03% | 5.34% |
FDFIX Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund | -7.27% | 17.59% | 25.06% | 26.27% | -18.10% | 28.69% | 18.46% | 31.47% | -4.45% | 14.41% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BMSIX achieves a -1.60% return, which is significantly higher than FDFIX's -7.27% return.
BMSIX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -2.30%
- YTD
- -1.60%
- 6M
- -0.11%
- 1Y
- 5.03%
- 3Y*
- 6.03%
- 5Y*
- 1.62%
- 10Y*
- 3.86%
FDFIX
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- -7.59%
- YTD
- -7.27%
- 6M
- -4.96%
- 1Y
- 13.90%
- 3Y*
- 17.02%
- 5Y*
- 11.31%
- 10Y*
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BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BMSIX has a 0.62% expense ratio, which is higher than FDFIX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BMSIX vs. FDFIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) and Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund (FDFIX). 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 | FDFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.85 | 0.81 | +1.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.77 | 1.26 | +1.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.19 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 0.96 | +1.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.30 | 4.59 | +4.71 |
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 | FDFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.85 | 0.81 | +1.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.44 | 0.67 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.94 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.20 | 0.71 | +0.48 |
Correlation
The correlation between BMSIX and FDFIX 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. FDFIX - Dividend Comparison
BMSIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.33%, more than FDFIX's 1.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BMSIX BlackRock Income Fund | 5.33% | 5.66% | 5.99% | 4.38% | 3.71% | 5.31% | 4.19% | 4.90% | 5.13% | 4.03% | 4.49% | 4.35% |
FDFIX Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund | 1.20% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.48% | 1.70% | 1.27% | 1.52% | 1.78% | 2.16% | 0.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BMSIX drawdown since its inception was -18.60%, smaller than the maximum FDFIX drawdown of -33.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BMSIX and FDFIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BMSIX | FDFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.60% | -33.77% | +15.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.51% | -12.13% | +9.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.52% | -24.51% | +7.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.60% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.30% | -8.99% | +6.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.05% | -4.64% | +2.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.60% | 2.60% | -2.00% |
Volatility
BMSIX vs. FDFIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Income Fund (BMSIX) is 1.24%, while Fidelity Flex 500 Index Fund (FDFIX) has a volatility of 4.22%. This indicates that BMSIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FDFIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BMSIX | FDFIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.24% | 4.22% | -2.98% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.95% | 9.16% | -7.21% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.99% | 18.20% | -15.21% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.71% | 16.91% | -13.20% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.12% | 18.68% | -14.56% |