BLACKROCK LIFEPATH Standard Deviation
| LPVAX Fund | | | USD 23.06 -0.17 -0.73% |
The Standard Deviation is a measure of how spread out the prices or returns of an asset are on average. It is the most widely used risk indicator in the field of investing and finance. Standard Deviation is commonly used to measure confidence in statistical conclusions regarding certain equity instruments or portfolios of equities. Below is BLACKROCK LIFEPATH's current Standard Deviation with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.
Current Standard Deviation Value
BLACKROCK LIFEPATH's Standard Deviation of 1.19 reflects moderate price variability. This places BLACKROCK LIFEPATH within the typical volatility range for BlackRock Funds.
Standard Deviation | = | SQRT(V) |
| = | 1.19 | |
Standard Deviation Peers Comparison
Relative to peers, BLACKROCK LIFEPATH's Standard Deviation is above the group average of 1.17. Peer readings range from 0.6498 (Ab Global Risk) to 2.09 (Riverparknext Century Growth), reflecting wide dispersion across the sector. BLACKROCK LIFEPATH has exhibited greater price dispersion than the peer average over the measured period.
Standard Deviation Relative To Other Indicators
The chart below plots Standard Deviation against Maximum Drawdown for BlackRock Lifepath and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Standard Deviation 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.
BLACKROCK LIFEPATH's Maximum Drawdown of
5.12 runs about
4.32 times its Standard Deviation of
1.19 . This indicates Maximum Drawdown is significantly higher than Standard Deviation for BLACKROCK LIFEPATH.
Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources
BLACKROCK LIFEPATH has a current Standard Deviation reading of 1.19. The Standard Deviation for BLACKROCK LIFEPATH applies a standardized calculation to daily closing prices and, where applicable, volume data across the selected period. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. BLACKROCK LIFEPATH operates in the target-date 2055 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 fund metric is provided for analytical reference.
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