PTKIX vs. TBCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) and T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX).
PTKIX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Nov 15, 2016. TBCIX is managed by T. Rowe Price.
Performance
PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Performance Comparison
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PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTKIX T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund | -0.65% | 7.50% | 2.46% | 4.95% | -16.52% | 0.59% | 8.40% | 11.86% | 0.17% | 4.97% |
TBCIX T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | -14.54% | 18.94% | 48.73% | 49.61% | -38.48% | 18.30% | 34.90% | 30.30% | 2.13% | 35.34% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PTKIX achieves a -0.65% return, which is significantly higher than TBCIX's -14.54% return.
PTKIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -2.46%
- YTD
- -0.65%
- 6M
- 0.47%
- 1Y
- 3.89%
- 3Y*
- 3.51%
- 5Y*
- -0.30%
- 10Y*
- —
TBCIX
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- -8.84%
- YTD
- -14.54%
- 6M
- -12.75%
- 1Y
- 11.84%
- 3Y*
- 24.77%
- 5Y*
- 10.38%
- 10Y*
- 15.65%
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PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PTKIX has a 0.33% expense ratio, which is lower than TBCIX's 0.56% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PTKIX vs. TBCIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) and T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX). 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.
| PTKIX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.06 | 0.54 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.55 | 0.94 | +0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.13 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 0.50 | +1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.59 | 1.75 | +2.84 |
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
| PTKIX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.06 | 0.54 | +0.53 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.05 | 0.44 | -0.49 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.69 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.45 | 0.66 | -0.22 |
Correlation
The correlation between PTKIX and TBCIX is 0.02, 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
PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Dividend Comparison
PTKIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.81%, less than TBCIX's 6.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PTKIX T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund | 4.81% | 5.27% | 5.22% | 4.19% | 2.87% | 3.28% | 3.38% | 6.78% | 3.41% | 3.35% | 0.00% |
TBCIX T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | 6.09% | 5.20% | 18.28% | 3.47% | 5.84% | 10.03% | 1.18% | 0.59% | 2.50% | 3.05% | 0.81% |
Drawdowns
PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PTKIX drawdown since its inception was -20.91%, smaller than the maximum TBCIX drawdown of -43.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PTKIX and TBCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PTKIX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.91% | -43.26% | +22.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.93% | -16.96% | +14.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.91% | -43.26% | +22.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -43.26% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.23% | -16.96% | +11.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.82% | -8.15% | +2.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.97% | 4.87% | -3.90% |
Volatility
PTKIX vs. TBCIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for T. Rowe Price Total Return Fund (PTKIX) is 1.50%, while T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX) has a volatility of 5.58%. This indicates that PTKIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TBCIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PTKIX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.50% | 5.58% | -4.08% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.61% | 11.76% | -9.15% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.35% | 22.49% | -18.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.85% | 23.88% | -18.03% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.08% | 22.69% | -17.61% |