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TIAA2
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in TIAA2, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
TIAA2
2.44%-3.21%6.56%7.88%27.04%22.39%11.94%
ABIYX
AB International Value Fund
2.67%1.44%8.86%10.92%25.65%18.62%10.14%8.44%
ARTIX
Artisan International Fund
2.38%-3.00%12.42%14.65%23.44%21.71%9.40%10.06%
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
5.64%-17.86%-9.64%-7.72%42.26%38.91%16.48%12.13%
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
1.15%-0.19%7.40%7.95%17.42%12.87%6.75%8.03%
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
1.76%-1.31%8.59%8.94%25.18%21.06%13.34%15.44%
MNTRX
Allspring Core Bond Fund
0.55%0.52%0.29%0.90%4.87%3.88%-0.24%1.40%
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
3.02%1.03%8.98%10.44%21.44%16.51%8.44%9.76%
TIISX
TIAA-CREF Quant International Small-Cap Equity Fund
3.04%-0.20%16.44%18.71%31.45%21.67%9.05%
TISPX
TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund
1.75%-1.29%8.58%8.92%25.10%21.00%13.29%15.18%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.30%1.50%1.82%3.95%3.35%2.39%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, TIAA2's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, TIAA2 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.03%5.05%-8.71%6.46%2.43%-2.98%6.56%
20254.99%1.35%1.04%2.71%5.12%4.16%0.17%5.21%6.25%0.17%2.21%2.10%41.51%
2024-0.83%2.33%5.68%-2.13%4.65%-0.19%3.25%2.29%1.75%-1.19%1.42%-3.31%14.15%
20237.61%-4.14%4.62%1.73%-2.71%3.60%3.14%-2.66%-4.51%-1.58%8.17%3.74%17.14%
2022-4.42%-0.87%2.39%-7.07%-0.21%-9.03%4.35%-4.72%-7.35%5.65%10.43%-2.58%-14.30%
20210.44%-1.66%1.45%0.89%-4.00%4.58%-2.61%3.98%2.80%

Benchmark Metrics

TIAA2 has an annualized alpha of 3.26%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.32%) than losses (76.59%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.26% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.26%
Beta
0.73
0.74
Upside Capture
80.32%
Downside Capture
76.59%

Expense Ratio

TIAA2 has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TIAA2 ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


TIAA2 Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
TIAA2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TIAA2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
TIAA2 Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
TIAA2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
TIAA2 Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA2 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.95

1.86

+0.08

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.61

2.53

+0.08

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.34

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.43

2.53

-0.10

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

9.66

11.37

-1.71


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ABIYX
AB International Value Fund
42
1.682.421.302.087.17
ARTIX
Artisan International Fund
44
1.602.331.292.458.20
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
19
1.131.551.221.373.91
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
90
2.633.751.524.8519.86
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
65
1.972.671.362.7412.46
MNTRX
Allspring Core Bond Fund
23
1.221.821.221.564.59
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
30
1.331.931.241.846.82
TIISX
TIAA-CREF Quant International Small-Cap Equity Fund
67
2.122.951.392.6910.22
TISPX
TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund
65
1.972.671.362.7412.43
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.67

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

The current TIAA2 Sharpe ratio is 1.95 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of TIAA2 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

TIAA2 provided a 5.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.07%5.54%4.62%2.14%2.73%5.70%2.07%2.64%3.49%1.80%3.23%1.74%
ABIYX
AB International Value Fund
2.65%2.88%10.15%1.38%1.39%2.78%0.92%1.31%0.52%2.02%0.34%1.69%
ARTIX
Artisan International Fund
20.03%22.52%10.24%1.79%2.54%23.35%3.23%5.24%9.73%0.67%1.17%0.45%
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
1.25%0.85%1.36%1.56%1.38%2.13%0.56%0.87%0.00%0.00%10.56%0.00%
FAGIX
Fidelity Capital & Income Fund
4.47%4.74%5.02%5.28%10.25%6.08%4.59%5.00%5.67%5.05%4.57%4.51%
FXAIX
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
1.06%1.11%1.25%1.45%1.69%1.22%1.60%2.06%2.72%1.97%2.52%2.83%
MNTRX
Allspring Core Bond Fund
4.06%4.07%4.13%3.19%1.85%1.75%6.35%2.46%2.33%1.74%1.97%1.45%
TCIEX
TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class
3.57%3.89%3.17%3.14%2.82%3.02%1.96%3.08%3.42%2.78%2.95%3.06%
TIISX
TIAA-CREF Quant International Small-Cap Equity Fund
7.32%8.53%3.29%3.01%3.45%6.38%1.99%3.33%6.37%3.56%0.00%0.00%
TISPX
TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund
2.16%2.35%1.52%1.48%1.91%1.77%1.53%2.16%2.94%0.36%2.39%0.65%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.87%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TIAA2. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the TIAA2 was 25.99%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 353 trading sessions.

The current TIAA2 drawdown is 3.48%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-25.99%Sep 2022
10mo 16d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
2026 correction2026
-11.39%Mar 2026
28d1mo 12d
2mo 10dMar 2026 - May 2026
2025 selloff2025
-10.48%Apr 2025
19d17d
1mo 6dMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2024 pullback2024
-7.19%Aug 2024
19d16d
1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024
2026 pullback2026
-5.79%Jun 2026
29d
1mo 3dMay 2026 - now

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.49, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.21

1.23

1.21

1.22

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

TIAA2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

TIAA2 has a 0.80 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.80

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.79

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.83

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021

0.83


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TISPX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.

VMFXX
0.04
MNTRX
0.15
BGEIX
0.32
ARTIX
0.69
ABIYX
0.73
TIISX
0.74
TCIEX
0.76
FAGIX
0.80
FXAIX
1.00
TISPX
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. TIAA2. TCIEX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.91, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.

VMFXX
0.04
MNTRX
0.26
BGEIX
0.71
FAGIX
0.77
TISPX
0.83
FXAIX
0.83
ARTIX
0.84
ABIYX
0.89
TIISX
0.90
TCIEX
0.91

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 25, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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