RNPGX vs. BICSX
Compare and contrast key facts about American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX) and BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX).
RNPGX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Aug 1, 2008. BICSX is managed by BlackRock. It was launched on Oct 2, 2011.
Performance
RNPGX vs. BICSX - Performance Comparison
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RNPGX vs. BICSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RNPGX American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 | -5.22% | 21.71% | 17.13% | 25.06% | -25.70% | 18.00% | 33.88% | 31.22% | -5.71% | 29.31% |
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 20.39% | 28.70% | 4.38% | -4.32% | 11.90% | 22.44% | 6.80% | 11.60% | -14.50% | 8.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, RNPGX achieves a -5.22% return, which is significantly lower than BICSX's 20.39% return. Over the past 10 years, RNPGX has outperformed BICSX with an annualized return of 12.74%, while BICSX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.49% annualized return.
RNPGX
- 1D
- 3.11%
- 1M
- -6.91%
- YTD
- -5.22%
- 6M
- -3.48%
- 1Y
- 16.89%
- 3Y*
- 15.27%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- 12.74%
BICSX
- 1D
- 0.97%
- 1M
- 0.81%
- YTD
- 20.39%
- 6M
- 27.67%
- 1Y
- 41.64%
- 3Y*
- 16.45%
- 5Y*
- 14.19%
- 10Y*
- 10.49%
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RNPGX vs. BICSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
RNPGX has a 0.42% expense ratio, which is lower than BICSX's 0.72% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
RNPGX vs. BICSX — Risk / Return Rank
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RNPGX vs. BICSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX) and BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX). 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.
| RNPGX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 2.59 | -1.56 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.58 | 3.28 | -1.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.47 | -0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.45 | 4.05 | -2.59 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.93 | 20.56 | -14.63 |
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
| RNPGX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.04 | 2.59 | -1.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.43 | 0.90 | -0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.72 | 0.70 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.65 | 0.28 | +0.37 |
Correlation
The correlation between RNPGX and BICSX is 0.55, 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
RNPGX vs. BICSX - Dividend Comparison
RNPGX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.25%, more than BICSX's 2.57% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RNPGX American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 | 7.25% | 6.87% | 5.45% | 5.67% | 4.53% | 7.31% | 4.41% | 4.47% | 7.95% | 5.80% | 4.20% | 6.46% |
BICSX BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio | 2.57% | 3.09% | 3.60% | 9.39% | 9.05% | 2.68% | 0.80% | 2.03% | 2.12% | 0.65% | 0.94% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
RNPGX vs. BICSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum RNPGX drawdown since its inception was -34.25%, smaller than the maximum BICSX drawdown of -51.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RNPGX and BICSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| RNPGX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.25% | -51.59% | +17.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.75% | -10.53% | -1.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.25% | -22.35% | -11.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.25% | -35.82% | +1.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.68% | -0.40% | -8.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.59% | -20.75% | +15.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.88% | 2.07% | +0.81% |
Volatility
RNPGX vs. BICSX - Volatility Comparison
American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX) has a higher volatility of 6.24% compared to BlackRock Commodity Strategies Portfolio (BICSX) at 4.51%. This indicates that RNPGX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BICSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| RNPGX | BICSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.24% | 4.51% | +1.73% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.33% | 12.49% | -2.16% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.03% | 16.33% | +0.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.15% | 15.83% | +1.32% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.77% | 15.12% | +2.65% |