PAXDX vs. BACIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX) and BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX).
PAXDX is managed by Pax World. It was launched on Dec 15, 2016. BACIX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Feb 15, 2005.
Performance
PAXDX vs. BACIX - Performance Comparison
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PAXDX vs. BACIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PAXDX Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 5.11% | 18.37% | -1.55% | 9.33% | -13.45% | 14.24% | 14.25% | 25.88% | -4.25% | 19.24% |
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund | 36.34% | 11.03% | 4.23% | 2.97% | 43.64% | 43.50% | -29.38% | 13.04% | -19.55% | 2.47% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PAXDX achieves a 5.11% return, which is significantly lower than BACIX's 36.34% return.
PAXDX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 5.11%
- 6M
- 4.86%
- 1Y
- 15.85%
- 3Y*
- 8.60%
- 5Y*
- 4.21%
- 10Y*
- —
BACIX
- 1D
- -0.46%
- 1M
- 10.35%
- YTD
- 36.34%
- 6M
- 39.26%
- 1Y
- 39.36%
- 3Y*
- 18.93%
- 5Y*
- 22.91%
- 10Y*
- 10.55%
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PAXDX vs. BACIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PAXDX has a 0.83% expense ratio, which is lower than BACIX's 0.91% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PAXDX vs. BACIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PAXDX vs. BACIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX) 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.
| PAXDX | BACIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 1.90 | -0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 2.28 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.21 | -0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.47 | 7.42 | +2.05 |
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
| PAXDX | BACIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.42 | 1.90 | -0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 | 0.98 | -0.66 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.39 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.21 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between PAXDX and BACIX is 0.48, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
PAXDX vs. BACIX - Dividend Comparison
PAXDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.06%, which matches BACIX's 2.05% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PAXDX Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund | 2.06% | 2.17% | 2.07% | 2.43% | 2.48% | 58.94% | 2.88% | 4.69% | 3.55% | 2.13% | 0.12% | 0.00% |
BACIX BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund | 2.05% | 2.79% | 2.63% | 3.39% | 2.49% | 2.67% | 3.66% | 3.06% | 3.43% | 2.76% | 2.38% | 2.51% |
Drawdowns
PAXDX vs. BACIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PAXDX drawdown since its inception was -33.58%, smaller than the maximum BACIX drawdown of -77.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PAXDX and BACIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PAXDX | BACIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.58% | -77.81% | +44.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.05% | -17.60% | +9.55% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.04% | -25.76% | +0.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -65.65% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.74% | -0.46% | -0.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.34% | -32.59% | +27.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.66% | 5.26% | -3.60% |
Volatility
PAXDX vs. BACIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Pax Global Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (PAXDX) is 0.00%, while BlackRock Energy Opportunities Fund (BACIX) has a volatility of 4.26%. This indicates that PAXDX 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.
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Volatility by Period
| PAXDX | BACIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.00% | 4.26% | -4.26% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 5.36% | 11.58% | -6.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.81% | 21.56% | -9.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.30% | 23.61% | -10.31% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.65% | 27.17% | -10.52% |