LEGIX vs. BDJ
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund (LEGIX) and BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund (BDJ).
LEGIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Aug 17, 2020. BDJ is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Aug 30, 2005.
Performance
LEGIX vs. BDJ - Performance Comparison
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LEGIX vs. BDJ - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LEGIX BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund | -4.30% | 20.22% | 12.41% | 20.84% | -18.60% | 19.76% | 13.65% |
BDJ BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | -7.23% | 26.12% | 16.87% | -6.67% | 0.83% | 26.56% | 14.53% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LEGIX achieves a -4.30% return, which is significantly higher than BDJ's -7.23% return.
LEGIX
- 1D
- -0.19%
- 1M
- -8.68%
- YTD
- -4.30%
- 6M
- -1.54%
- 1Y
- 16.47%
- 3Y*
- 13.45%
- 5Y*
- 7.54%
- 10Y*
- —
BDJ
- 1D
- 2.01%
- 1M
- -10.23%
- YTD
- -7.23%
- 6M
- -0.27%
- 1Y
- 10.26%
- 3Y*
- 9.52%
- 5Y*
- 7.49%
- 10Y*
- 9.77%
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LEGIX vs. BDJ - Expense Ratio Comparison
LEGIX has a 0.05% expense ratio, which is lower than BDJ's 0.86% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
LEGIX vs. BDJ — Risk / Return Rank
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LEGIX vs. BDJ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund (LEGIX) and BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund (BDJ). 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.
| LEGIX | BDJ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 0.62 | +0.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 0.94 | +0.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.14 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.30 | 0.79 | +0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.14 | 3.01 | +3.13 |
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
| LEGIX | BDJ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.04 | 0.62 | +0.42 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.49 | 0.47 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.53 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.67 | 0.30 | +0.37 |
Correlation
The correlation between LEGIX and BDJ is 0.72, 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
LEGIX vs. BDJ - Dividend Comparison
LEGIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.73%, less than BDJ's 9.93% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LEGIX BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund | 1.73% | 1.66% | 0.00% | 2.11% | 1.92% | 2.50% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BDJ BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | 9.93% | 9.03% | 8.21% | 9.49% | 12.18% | 5.95% | 7.08% | 6.66% | 7.21% | 6.07% | 6.88% | 7.36% |
Drawdowns
LEGIX vs. BDJ - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LEGIX drawdown since its inception was -27.07%, smaller than the maximum BDJ drawdown of -59.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LEGIX and BDJ.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LEGIX | BDJ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.07% | -59.46% | +32.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.36% | -12.28% | +0.92% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.07% | -21.39% | -5.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -48.14% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.20% | -10.51% | +1.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.87% | -8.99% | +3.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.41% | 3.24% | -0.83% |
Volatility
LEGIX vs. BDJ - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BlackRock LifePath ESG Index 2050 Fund (LEGIX) is 5.00%, while BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund (BDJ) has a volatility of 5.31%. This indicates that LEGIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BDJ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LEGIX | BDJ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.00% | 5.31% | -0.31% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.86% | 9.40% | -0.54% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.07% | 16.63% | -0.56% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.46% | 16.12% | -0.66% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.45% | 18.38% | -2.93% |