BlackRock Utility Information Ratio
| BUI Stock | | | USD 27.65 -0.23 -0.82% |
The Information Ratio measures excess return (alpha) per unit of tracking error relative to a benchmark. Unlike the Sharpe Ratio, which uses total volatility, the Information Ratio isolates only the variability of the alpha component — the return attributable to active decisions rather than passive market exposure. Below is BlackRock Utility's current Information Ratio with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.
Current Information Ratio Value
BlackRock Utility's Information Ratio of 0.0128 reflects positive but modest excess return per unit of tracking risk. BlackRock Utility has outperformed its benchmark, though the margin is limited relative to the tracking error incurred.
INFOR | = | ER[a] - ER[b]STD[a] |
| = | 0.0128 | |
Information Ratio Peers Comparison
BlackRock Utility falls above the 0.0 peer average for Information Ratio. Alger Capital Appreciation leads at 0.1105 while BlackRock Limited Duration registers the lowest at -0.0987. BlackRock Utility's risk-adjusted return exceeds the peer average, indicating more efficient compensation for risk taken.
Information Ratio Relative To Other Indicators
The chart below plots Information Ratio against Maximum Drawdown for BlackRock Utility and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Information Ratio while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
At
0.01 for Information Ratio and
9.31 for Maximum Drawdown, BlackRock Utility's cross-indicator ratio sits almost
727.47 . This indicates Maximum Drawdown substantially exceeds Information Ratio for BlackRock Utility.
Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources
BlackRock Utility has a current Information Ratio reading of 0.0128. BlackRock Utility's Information Ratio is computed from historical closing prices over the selected time horizon, applying the indicator's defined mathematical transformation to raw price data. Data sources include daily closing prices from supported exchanges, with standard corporate action adjustments applied. BlackRock Utility operates in the financial services sector, which may exhibit distinct volatility and momentum characteristics relative to the broader market. The output reflects the selected calculation window — changing the horizon will produce different readings. This stock metric is provided for analytical reference.
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