BPRIX vs. FXNAX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund (BPRIX) and Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX).
BPRIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Jun 27, 2004. FXNAX is managed by Fidelity.
Performance
BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Performance Comparison
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BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPRIX BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund | 0.00% | 6.84% | 1.41% | 2.92% | -12.87% | 5.76% | 11.76% | 8.33% | -1.85% | 3.10% |
FXNAX Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | -0.45% | 7.14% | 1.35% | 5.82% | -13.55% | -2.10% | 7.63% | 8.50% | 0.04% | 3.50% |
Returns By Period
Over the past 10 years, BPRIX has outperformed FXNAX with an annualized return of 2.39%, while FXNAX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.52% annualized return.
BPRIX
- 1D
- 0.62%
- 1M
- -1.80%
- YTD
- -0.00%
- 6M
- -0.17%
- 1Y
- 2.66%
- 3Y*
- 2.38%
- 5Y*
- 0.75%
- 10Y*
- 2.39%
FXNAX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -2.25%
- YTD
- -0.45%
- 6M
- 0.56%
- 1Y
- 3.79%
- 3Y*
- 3.45%
- 5Y*
- 0.12%
- 10Y*
- 1.52%
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BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BPRIX has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than FXNAX's 0.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BPRIX vs. FXNAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund (BPRIX) and Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX). 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.
| BPRIX | FXNAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 0.99 | -0.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.25 | 1.44 | -0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.17 | -0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.30 | 1.81 | -0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.33 | 5.15 | -0.82 |
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
| BPRIX | FXNAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 | 0.99 | -0.12 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.12 | 0.02 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.31 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.60 | 0.45 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between BPRIX and FXNAX is 0.76, 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
BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Dividend Comparison
BPRIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.56%, more than FXNAX's 3.35% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BPRIX BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund | 3.56% | 4.47% | 3.38% | 2.48% | 6.04% | 6.39% | 1.48% | 2.34% | 2.78% | 2.20% | 1.19% | 2.07% |
FXNAX Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 3.35% | 3.58% | 3.40% | 3.15% | 1.81% | 1.74% | 2.92% | 2.68% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.76% | 2.52% |
Drawdowns
BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BPRIX drawdown since its inception was -15.52%, smaller than the maximum FXNAX drawdown of -19.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BPRIX and FXNAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BPRIX | FXNAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.52% | -19.51% | +3.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.22% | -2.71% | -0.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.52% | -18.54% | +3.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -15.52% | -19.51% | +3.99% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.23% | -3.72% | +0.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.82% | -3.87% | +0.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.96% | 0.95% | +0.01% |
Volatility
BPRIX vs. FXNAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Fund (BPRIX) is 1.41%, while Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund (FXNAX) has a volatility of 1.57%. This indicates that BPRIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FXNAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BPRIX | FXNAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.41% | 1.57% | -0.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.28% | 2.58% | -0.30% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.28% | 4.35% | -0.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.12% | 6.04% | +0.08% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.52% | 4.99% | +0.53% |