MAWIX vs. DFGFX
Compare and contrast key facts about BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) and DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFGFX).
MAWIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Sep 28, 1988. DFGFX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Feb 8, 1996.
Performance
MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Performance Comparison
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MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAWIX BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund | -2.25% | 8.49% | 0.43% | 6.58% | -15.37% | -1.07% | 9.05% | 8.35% | -0.81% | 7.31% |
DFGFX DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | 2.89% | 5.36% | 4.95% | -2.62% | -0.37% | 0.88% | 2.87% | 1.91% | 0.93% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MAWIX achieves a -2.25% return, which is significantly lower than DFGFX's 0.77% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with MAWIX having a 1.76% annualized return and DFGFX not far behind at 1.75%.
MAWIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -4.39%
- YTD
- -2.25%
- 6M
- -1.69%
- 1Y
- 4.18%
- 3Y*
- 3.66%
- 5Y*
- -0.71%
- 10Y*
- 1.76%
DFGFX
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.05%
- YTD
- 0.77%
- 6M
- 1.79%
- 1Y
- 2.53%
- 3Y*
- 4.23%
- 5Y*
- 2.13%
- 10Y*
- 1.75%
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MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MAWIX has a 0.57% expense ratio, which is higher than DFGFX's 0.16% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MAWIX vs. DFGFX — Risk / Return Rank
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MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) and DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFGFX). 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.
| MAWIX | DFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.97 | 1.71 | -0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.38 | 1.85 | -0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 2.61 | -1.43 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 1.87 | -0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.52 | 5.76 | -1.24 |
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
| MAWIX | DFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.97 | 1.71 | -0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.13 | 1.19 | -1.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 1.29 | -0.93 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.62 | 2.27 | -1.65 |
Correlation
The correlation between MAWIX and DFGFX is 0.18, 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
MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Dividend Comparison
MAWIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.21%, more than DFGFX's 3.12% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAWIX BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund | 4.21% | 4.32% | 2.93% | 2.65% | 2.38% | 1.81% | 4.68% | 2.62% | 2.61% | 3.13% | 2.73% | 5.77% |
DFGFX DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 3.12% | 2.67% | 4.77% | 3.19% | 1.17% | 0.23% | 0.57% | 2.24% | 2.21% | 1.54% | 0.65% | 0.02% |
Drawdowns
MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MAWIX drawdown since its inception was -32.07%, which is greater than DFGFX's maximum drawdown of -4.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MAWIX and DFGFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MAWIX | DFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.07% | -4.00% | -28.07% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.39% | -1.41% | -2.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.79% | -4.00% | -16.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.79% | -4.00% | -16.79% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.34% | 0.00% | -5.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.92% | -0.23% | -5.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.05% | 0.46% | +0.59% |
Volatility
MAWIX vs. DFGFX - Volatility Comparison
BlackRock Strategic Global Bond Fund (MAWIX) has a higher volatility of 1.85% compared to DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFGFX) at 0.22%. This indicates that MAWIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFGFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MAWIX | DFGFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.85% | 0.22% | +1.63% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.90% | 0.44% | +2.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.49% | 1.56% | +2.93% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.29% | 1.81% | +3.48% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.81% | 1.36% | +3.45% |