BROAX vs. PZRIX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) and PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX).
BROAX is managed by BlackRock. PZRIX is managed by PIMCO. It was launched on Jun 4, 2015.
Performance
BROAX vs. PZRIX - Performance Comparison
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BROAX vs. PZRIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BROAX BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A | 1.37% | 32.13% | 6.52% | 19.11% | -13.70% | 12.82% | 7.04% | 21.37% | -15.30% | 23.76% |
PZRIX PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund | 9.93% | 34.05% | 3.29% | 19.31% | -9.11% | 12.08% | 1.74% | 15.94% | -14.93% | 26.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BROAX achieves a 1.37% return, which is significantly lower than PZRIX's 9.93% return. Over the past 10 years, BROAX has underperformed PZRIX with an annualized return of 9.15%, while PZRIX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.15% annualized return.
BROAX
- 1D
- 3.15%
- 1M
- -5.83%
- YTD
- 1.37%
- 6M
- 4.80%
- 1Y
- 22.18%
- 3Y*
- 16.07%
- 5Y*
- 9.45%
- 10Y*
- 9.15%
PZRIX
- 1D
- 1.89%
- 1M
- -4.32%
- YTD
- 9.93%
- 6M
- 17.91%
- 1Y
- 37.11%
- 3Y*
- 19.65%
- 5Y*
- 10.81%
- 10Y*
- 10.15%
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BROAX vs. PZRIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BROAX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than PZRIX's 0.00% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BROAX vs. PZRIX — Risk / Return Rank
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BROAX vs. PZRIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) and PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX). 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.
| BROAX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.29 | 2.67 | -1.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.77 | 3.39 | -1.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.52 | -0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 3.09 | -1.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.25 | 14.29 | -7.04 |
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
| BROAX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.29 | 2.67 | -1.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.60 | 0.69 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.60 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.34 | 0.59 | -0.26 |
Correlation
The correlation between BROAX and PZRIX is 0.91, 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
BROAX vs. PZRIX - Dividend Comparison
BROAX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.91%, more than PZRIX's 5.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BROAX BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A | 6.91% | 7.00% | 3.33% | 2.50% | 3.14% | 8.30% | 1.51% | 2.49% | 2.48% | 0.58% | 1.83% | 0.49% |
PZRIX PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund | 5.96% | 6.56% | 6.70% | 9.19% | 8.80% | 11.99% | 2.04% | 6.32% | 2.80% | 4.13% | 2.58% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BROAX vs. PZRIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BROAX drawdown since its inception was -54.78%, which is greater than PZRIX's maximum drawdown of -43.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BROAX and PZRIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BROAX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.78% | -43.53% | -11.25% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.23% | -10.68% | -0.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.42% | -30.85% | +2.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.60% | -43.53% | +6.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.65% | -5.20% | -2.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.19% | -9.00% | -1.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.93% | 2.45% | +0.48% |
Volatility
BROAX vs. PZRIX - Volatility Comparison
BlackRock Advantage International Fund Class A (BROAX) has a higher volatility of 7.87% compared to PIMCO RAE Global ex-US Fund (PZRIX) at 5.45%. This indicates that BROAX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PZRIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BROAX | PZRIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.87% | 5.45% | +2.42% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.37% | 8.92% | +2.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.55% | 14.17% | +3.38% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.97% | 15.85% | +0.12% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.31% | 17.02% | -0.71% |