FFANX vs. BACIX

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

FFANX (Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund) and BACIX (BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund) are both mutual funds - FFANX is a Diversified Portfolio fund actively managed by Fidelity, while BACIX is a Energy Equities fund managed by BlackRock. Over the past 10 years, FFANX returned 6.59%/yr vs 9.63%/yr for BACIX. Their 0.58 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. FFANX charges 0.53%/yr vs 0.91%/yr for BACIX.

Performance

FFANX vs. BACIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund (FFANX) and BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FFANX achieves a 6.50% return, which is significantly lower than BACIX's 34.01% return. Over the past 10 years, FFANX has underperformed BACIX with an annualized return of 6.59%, while BACIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.63% annualized return.

FFANX

• 1D: 0.07%
• 1M: -0.56%
• 6M: 4.27%
• YTD: 6.50%
• 1Y: 13.33%
• 3Y*: 10.31%
• 5Y*: 4.89%
• 10Y*: 6.59%
• ALL TIME*: 5.48%

BACIX

• 1D: 0.74%
• 1M: 11.72%
• 6M: 20.90%
• YTD: 34.01%
• 1Y: 42.86%
• 3Y*: 15.98%
• 5Y*: 22.04%
• 10Y*: 9.63%
• ALL TIME*: 6.10%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
FFANX Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

FFANX vs. BACIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
FFANX Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund	6.50%	13.16%	7.40%	11.52%	-13.62%	8.03%	13.10%	15.81%	-4.06%	11.25%
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund	34.01%	11.03%	4.23%	2.97%	43.64%	43.50%	-29.38%	13.04%	-19.55%	2.47%

Correlation

The correlation between FFANX and BACIX is -0.11, meaning they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. This relationship can weaken or reverse as market conditions change.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.11
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.28
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.42
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 11, 2007	0.58

The correlation between FFANX and BACIX shifts across timeframes, from -0.11 (1 year) to 0.58 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Return for Risk

FFANX vs. BACIX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

FFANX

FFANX Risk / Return Rank: 75
FFANX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
FFANX Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
FFANX Omega Ratio Rank: 74
FFANX Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
FFANX Martin Ratio Rank: 81

BACIX

BACIX Risk / Return Rank: 82
BACIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 90
BACIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 82
BACIX Omega Ratio Rank: 80
BACIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
BACIX Martin Ratio Rank: 71

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

FFANX vs. BACIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund (FFANX) and BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	FFANX	BACIX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.78	2.30	-0.52
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.56	2.93	-0.37
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.34	1.38	-0.04
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.51	3.13	-0.62
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	10.39	9.31	+1.07

FFANX vs. BACIX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FFANX Sharpe Ratio is 1.78, which is comparable to the BACIX Sharpe Ratio of 2.30. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FFANX and BACIX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

FFANX vs. BACIX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FFANX drawdown since its inception was -31.69%, smaller than the maximum BACIX drawdown of -77.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFANX and BACIX.

Drawdown Indicators

	FFANX	BACIX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-31.69%	-77.81%	+46.12%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.20%	-13.24%	+8.04%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-7.55%	-18.44%	+10.89%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-18.52%	-25.76%	+7.24%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-18.52%	-65.65%	+47.13%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.08%	-2.16%	+1.08%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.77%	-32.17%	+28.40%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.25%	4.45%	-3.20%

Volatility

FFANX vs. BACIX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund (FFANX) is 2.08%, while BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX) has a volatility of 5.77%. This indicates that FFANX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BACIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FFANX	BACIX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.08%	5.77%	-3.69%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	6.28%	14.76%	-8.48%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	7.33%	17.98%	-10.65%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.99%	23.33%	-15.34%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.73%	27.13%	-19.40%

FFANX vs. BACIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

FFANX has a 0.53% expense ratio, which is lower than BACIX's 0.91% expense ratio.

Dividends

FFANX vs. BACIX - Dividend Comparison

FFANX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.66%, more than BACIX's 2.03% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund	2.03%	2.79%	2.63%	3.39%	2.49%	2.67%	3.66%	3.06%	3.43%	2.76%	2.38%	2.51%
FFANX Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund	3.66%	3.97%	2.81%	2.49%	5.75%	2.35%	2.36%	3.67%	4.56%	2.56%	1.43%	3.18%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FFANX and BACIX in my portfolio?

FFANX and BACIX have a correlation of -0.11, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, FFANX or BACIX?

BACIX has higher volatility (5.77%) compared to FFANX (2.08%). In terms of maximum drawdown, FFANX dropped -31.69% vs BACIX's -77.81%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BACIX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.30 vs 1.78), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.