GPICX vs. BFMSX
Compare and contrast key facts about GuidepathConservative Income Fund (GPICX) and BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX).
GPICX is managed by GuidePath. It was launched on Apr 30, 2018. BFMSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Jul 17, 1992.
Performance
GPICX vs. BFMSX - Performance Comparison
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GPICX vs. BFMSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPICX GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 0.20% | 3.49% | 4.73% | 4.87% | -1.67% | 0.08% | -0.23% | 2.30% | 0.80% |
BFMSX BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio | -0.36% | 6.20% | 4.94% | 4.96% | -5.34% | -0.33% | 3.47% | 4.75% | 1.24% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, GPICX achieves a 0.20% return, which is significantly higher than BFMSX's -0.36% return.
GPICX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.14%
- YTD
- 0.20%
- 6M
- 1.09%
- 1Y
- 2.76%
- 3Y*
- 4.02%
- 5Y*
- 2.31%
- 10Y*
- —
BFMSX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.20%
- YTD
- -0.36%
- 6M
- 0.93%
- 1Y
- 4.21%
- 3Y*
- 4.61%
- 5Y*
- 1.87%
- 10Y*
- 2.21%
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GPICX vs. BFMSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
GPICX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than BFMSX's 0.41% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
GPICX vs. BFMSX — Risk / Return Rank
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GPICX vs. BFMSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GuidepathConservative Income Fund (GPICX) and BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX). 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.
| GPICX | BFMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.43 | 2.21 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.57 | 3.86 | -0.29 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.91 | 1.61 | +0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.32 | 3.09 | +2.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 31.04 | 14.50 | +16.53 |
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
| GPICX | BFMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.43 | 2.21 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 2.10 | 0.82 | +1.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 1.06 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.74 | 1.59 | +0.15 |
Correlation
The correlation between GPICX and BFMSX is 0.36, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
GPICX vs. BFMSX - Dividend Comparison
GPICX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.68%, less than BFMSX's 4.26% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPICX GuidepathConservative Income Fund | 3.68% | 3.86% | 4.53% | 4.23% | 1.51% | 0.48% | 0.57% | 1.67% | 1.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BFMSX BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio | 4.26% | 4.56% | 4.14% | 3.34% | 2.67% | 1.23% | 2.04% | 2.63% | 2.51% | 2.17% | 1.76% | 1.87% |
Drawdowns
GPICX vs. BFMSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum GPICX drawdown since its inception was -3.10%, smaller than the maximum BFMSX drawdown of -12.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GPICX and BFMSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| GPICX | BFMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.10% | -12.70% | +9.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.52% | -1.52% | +1.00% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -2.79% | -7.96% | +5.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -7.96% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.14% | -1.20% | +1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.57% | -0.82% | +0.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.09% | 0.32% | -0.23% |
Volatility
GPICX vs. BFMSX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for GuidepathConservative Income Fund (GPICX) is 0.36%, while BlackRock Low Duration Bond Portfolio (BFMSX) has a volatility of 0.77%. This indicates that GPICX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BFMSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| GPICX | BFMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.36% | 0.77% | -0.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.55% | 1.43% | -0.88% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.14% | 2.09% | -0.95% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.10% | 2.29% | -1.19% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.07% | 2.09% | -1.02% |