FFGCX vs. BICSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) and BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX).
FFGCX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Mar 25, 2009. BICSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Oct 2, 2011.
Performance
FFGCX vs. BICSX - Performance Comparison
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FFGCX vs. BICSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFGCX Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 22.87% | 28.66% | 2.98% | -5.18% | 20.69% | 26.08% | 6.04% | 17.82% | -13.21% | 17.18% |
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 19.23% | 28.70% | 4.38% | -4.32% | 11.90% | 22.44% | 6.80% | 11.60% | -14.50% | 8.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FFGCX achieves a 22.87% return, which is significantly higher than BICSX's 19.23% return. Over the past 10 years, FFGCX has outperformed BICSX with an annualized return of 13.82%, while BICSX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.38% annualized return.
FFGCX
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- -1.60%
- YTD
- 22.87%
- 6M
- 31.25%
- 1Y
- 52.48%
- 3Y*
- 17.71%
- 5Y*
- 15.78%
- 10Y*
- 13.82%
BICSX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 19.23%
- 6M
- 26.56%
- 1Y
- 40.74%
- 3Y*
- 16.08%
- 5Y*
- 14.24%
- 10Y*
- 10.38%
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FFGCX vs. BICSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FFGCX has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is higher than BICSX's 0.72% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FFGCX vs. BICSX — Risk / Return Rank
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FFGCX vs. BICSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) and BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX). 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.
| FFGCX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.57 | 2.54 | +0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 3.22 | -0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.46 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.46 | 3.87 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.89 | 19.67 | -1.78 |
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
| FFGCX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.57 | 2.54 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.74 | 0.90 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.62 | 0.69 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.35 | 0.28 | +0.07 |
Correlation
The correlation between FFGCX and BICSX is 0.88, 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
FFGCX vs. BICSX - Dividend Comparison
FFGCX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.06%, less than BICSX's 2.59% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FFGCX Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund | 2.06% | 2.53% | 2.62% | 2.01% | 1.84% | 3.39% | 1.61% | 2.98% | 2.22% | 0.36% | 1.53% | 2.86% |
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 2.59% | 3.09% | 3.60% | 9.39% | 9.05% | 2.68% | 0.80% | 2.03% | 2.12% | 0.65% | 0.94% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
FFGCX vs. BICSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FFGCX drawdown since its inception was -57.23%, which is greater than BICSX's maximum drawdown of -51.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FFGCX and BICSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FFGCX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.23% | -51.59% | -5.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.64% | -10.53% | -4.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.22% | -22.35% | -4.87% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.43% | -35.82% | -12.61% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.30% | -1.36% | -0.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.54% | -20.75% | +1.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.83% | 2.07% | +0.76% |
Volatility
FFGCX vs. BICSX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Global Commodity Stock Fund (FFGCX) has a higher volatility of 6.10% compared to BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) at 4.48%. This indicates that FFGCX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BICSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FFGCX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.10% | 4.48% | +1.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.74% | 12.47% | +1.27% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.49% | 16.34% | +4.15% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.53% | 15.83% | +5.70% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.54% | 15.12% | +7.42% |