CREF Global Equities Account - R3 (QCGLIX) Alternatives
CREF Global Equities Account - R3 (QCGLIX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QCGLIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to QCGLIX
QCGLIX charges 0.24% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QCGLIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | QCGLIX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | QCGLIX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | QCGLIX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | QCGLIX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCGLIX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QCGLIX
Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 97 | May 23, 1984 | QCGLIX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | QCGLIX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | QCGLIX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | QCGLIX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | QCGLIX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing QCGLIX Alternatives (YTD)
QCGLIX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | QCGLIX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | QCGLIX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | QCGLIX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | QCGLIX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | QCGLIX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QCGLIX
QCGLIX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | QCGLIX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCGLIX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCGLIX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | QCGLIX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | QCGLIX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QCGLIX
QCGLIX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | QCGLIX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCGLIX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCGLIX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | QCGLIX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | QCGLIX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA
Most popular TIAA mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA Real Estate Account | REIT | 99 | 0.80% | Oct 2, 1995 | QCGLIX vs QREARX | |
| CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R2 | Global Equities | 59 | -4.79% | Apr 24, 2015 | QCGLIX vs QCSTPX |
Often Compared With QCGLIX
What investors most often compare with QCGLIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | QCGLIX vs FMIEX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 30 | -5.28% | May 31, 2011 | QCGLIX vs GAOAX |
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