TLDTX vs. TBCIX
Compare and contrast key facts about T. Rowe Price U.S. Limited Duration TIPS Index Fund (TLDTX) and T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX).
TLDTX is managed by T. Rowe Price. It was launched on Nov 1, 2020. TBCIX is managed by T. Rowe Price.
Performance
TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Performance Comparison
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TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLDTX T. Rowe Price U.S. Limited Duration TIPS Index Fund | 0.68% | 6.32% | 1.16% | 3.23% | -4.84% | 5.08% | 1.50% |
TBCIX T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class | -14.54% | 18.94% | 48.73% | 49.61% | -38.48% | 18.30% | 3.76% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TLDTX achieves a 0.68% return, which is significantly higher than TBCIX's -14.54% return.
TLDTX
- 1D
- 0.33%
- 1M
- -0.22%
- YTD
- 0.68%
- 6M
- 0.98%
- 1Y
- 3.48%
- 3Y*
- 3.15%
- 5Y*
- 2.01%
- 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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TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TLDTX has a 0.21% expense ratio, which is lower than TBCIX's 0.56% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TLDTX vs. TBCIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price U.S. Limited Duration TIPS Index Fund (TLDTX) 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.
| TLDTX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.79 | 0.54 | +0.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.17 | 0.94 | +0.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.13 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.24 | 0.50 | +0.74 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.58 | 1.75 | +0.83 |
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
| TLDTX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.79 | 0.54 | +0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.69 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.66 | -0.14 |
Correlation
The correlation between TLDTX and TBCIX is 0.10, 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
TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Dividend Comparison
TLDTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.44%, less than TBCIX's 6.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLDTX T. Rowe Price U.S. Limited Duration TIPS Index Fund | 4.44% | 4.66% | 1.63% | 4.09% | 6.45% | 4.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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
TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TLDTX drawdown since its inception was -7.24%, smaller than the maximum TBCIX drawdown of -43.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TLDTX and TBCIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TLDTX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.24% | -43.26% | +36.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.28% | -16.96% | +13.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.24% | -43.26% | +36.02% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -43.26% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.28% | -16.96% | +14.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.30% | -8.15% | +5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.58% | 4.87% | -3.29% |
Volatility
TLDTX vs. TBCIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for T. Rowe Price U.S. Limited Duration TIPS Index Fund (TLDTX) is 0.67%, while T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund I Class (TBCIX) has a volatility of 5.58%. This indicates that TLDTX 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
| TLDTX | TBCIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.67% | 5.58% | -4.91% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.54% | 11.76% | -7.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.92% | 22.49% | -17.57% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.66% | 23.88% | -19.22% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.53% | 22.69% | -18.16% |