- ISIN
- US1944081835
- Issuer
- TIAA-CREF
- Inception Date
- Apr 24, 2015
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
QCGRIX Performance Chart
CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. QCGRIX is currently trading at $660 per share.
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Returns By Period
CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) has returned 6.98% so far this year and 24.17% over the past 12 months.
CREF Growth Account Class R3
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- YTD
- 6.98%
- 6M
- 6.64%
- 1Y
- 24.17%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QCGRIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2024, QCGRIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QCGRIX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.00% | -3.90% | -4.93% | 14.36% | 5.52% | -1.98% | 6.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.15% | -3.68% | -9.79% | 1.84% | 10.01% | 7.02% | 3.53% | 0.27% | 4.16% | 4.38% | -1.72% | -1.13% | 14.41% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
CREF Growth Account Class R3 has an annualized alpha of 0.84%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2024.
- This fund participated in 140.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 117.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.54, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.84%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 117.10%
- Downside Capture
- 140.54%
Expense Ratio
QCGRIX has an expense ratio of 0.21%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QCGRIX ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) and compare them to 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.
| QCGRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.41 | 2.78 | -1.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.60 | 12.44 | -7.84 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 CREF Growth Account Class R3. 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 CREF Growth Account Class R3 was 23.93%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current CREF Growth Account Class R3 drawdown is 2.76%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -23.93%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 19d | 5mo 3dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.69%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 7d | 6mo 8dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.24%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 21d 9hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.39%Oct 2025 | 0s | 14d | 14dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.37%Jan 2025 | 11d | 7d | 18dJan 2025 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QCGRIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.93% | -56.78% | +32.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.69% | -9.10% | -7.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.76% | -1.80% | -0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.93% | -10.71% | +5.78% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.11% | 2.03% | +3.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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