BROIX vs. FSKAX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Advantage International Fund (BROIX) and Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX).
BROIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Jan 31, 2006. FSKAX is managed by Fidelity.
Performance
BROIX vs. FSKAX - Performance Comparison
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BROIX vs. FSKAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BROIX BlackRock Advantage International Fund | -1.66% | 32.45% | 6.76% | 19.44% | -13.48% | 13.07% | 7.34% | 21.61% | -15.07% | 24.20% |
FSKAX Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | -6.77% | 17.06% | 23.89% | 26.12% | -19.53% | 25.66% | 20.79% | 30.92% | -5.32% | 20.85% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BROIX achieves a -1.66% return, which is significantly higher than FSKAX's -6.77% return. Over the past 10 years, BROIX has underperformed FSKAX with an annualized return of 9.09%, while FSKAX has yielded a comparatively higher 13.23% annualized return.
BROIX
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- -10.44%
- YTD
- -1.66%
- 6M
- 2.16%
- 1Y
- 18.95%
- 3Y*
- 15.18%
- 5Y*
- 9.30%
- 10Y*
- 9.09%
FSKAX
- 1D
- -0.47%
- 1M
- -7.69%
- YTD
- -6.77%
- 6M
- -4.56%
- 1Y
- 14.73%
- 3Y*
- 16.72%
- 5Y*
- 10.13%
- 10Y*
- 13.23%
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BROIX vs. FSKAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
BROIX has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is higher than FSKAX's 0.02% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
BROIX vs. FSKAX — Risk / Return Rank
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BROIX vs. FSKAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Advantage International Fund (BROIX) and Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX). 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.
| BROIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 0.83 | +0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.45 | 1.29 | +0.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.19 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.44 | 1.04 | +0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.75 | 5.05 | +0.70 |
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
| BROIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.03 | 0.83 | +0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.56 | 0.72 | -0.16 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.78 | -0.43 |
Correlation
The correlation between BROIX and FSKAX is 0.83, 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
BROIX vs. FSKAX - Dividend Comparison
BROIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.25%, more than FSKAX's 1.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BROIX BlackRock Advantage International Fund | 7.25% | 7.13% | 3.55% | 2.71% | 3.37% | 8.52% | 1.72% | 2.67% | 2.69% | 0.72% | 2.09% | 0.78% |
FSKAX Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 1.09% | 1.01% | 1.19% | 1.41% | 1.62% | 1.15% | 1.45% | 1.94% | 2.54% | 2.07% | 2.43% | 0.82% |
Drawdowns
BROIX vs. FSKAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BROIX drawdown since its inception was -54.49%, which is greater than FSKAX's maximum drawdown of -35.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BROIX and FSKAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BROIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.49% | -35.01% | -19.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.24% | -12.42% | +1.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.24% | -25.39% | -2.85% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.24% | -35.01% | -1.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.44% | -8.92% | -1.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.91% | -4.05% | -5.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.93% | 2.57% | +0.36% |
Volatility
BROIX vs. FSKAX - Volatility Comparison
BlackRock Advantage International Fund (BROIX) has a higher volatility of 7.24% compared to Fidelity Total Market Index Fund (FSKAX) at 4.42%. This indicates that BROIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FSKAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BROIX | FSKAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.24% | 4.42% | +2.82% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.99% | 9.40% | +1.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.38% | 18.50% | -1.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.93% | 17.38% | -1.45% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.29% | 18.42% | -2.13% |