CREF Inflation-Linked Bond Account Class R3 (QCILIX) belongs to the Inflation-Protected Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QCILIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QCILIX
QCILIX charges 0.19% annually. There are 14 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Real Return Fu... | 0.02% | — | Dec 2006 | QCILIX vs RRPAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 0.04% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTSPX | |
| Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | May 2012 | QCILIX vs FIPDX | |
| Fidelity SAI 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond Ind... | 0.05% | — | Nov 2025 | QCILIX vs FFNYX | |
| Fidelity SAI Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Aug 2024 | QCILIX vs FSPWX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QCILIX
QCILIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 15 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 91 | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 91 | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 91 | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTIPX | |
| SEI Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Class A | 86 | — | Jul 2011 | QCILIX vs SEIAX | |
| American Century Short Duration Inflation Protecti... | 80 | 1.19B | May 2005 | QCILIX vs APOIX |
Top Performing QCILIX Alternatives (YTD)
QCILIX is at 1.25% YTD. There are 15 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Class A | 9.31% | — | Jul 2011 | QCILIX vs SEIAX | |
| Allspring Real Return Fund | 8.62% | — | Feb 2003 | QCILIX vs IPBAX | |
| DFA Global Core Plus Real Return Portfolio | 2.04% | — | May 2021 | QCILIX vs DFAAX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.83% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.81% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTAPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QCILIX
QCILIX has 2.47% 1-year volatility. There are 15 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.55% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.57% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTAPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | 1.58% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTSPX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.63% | — | Mar 2010 | QCILIX vs EARRX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | 1.66% | — | Mar 2010 | QCILIX vs EIRRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QCILIX
QCILIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.33%. There are 12 mutual funds in the Inflation-Protected Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.72% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTIPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | — | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTSPX | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities... | -0.75% | 71.10B | Oct 2012 | QCILIX vs VTAPX | |
| American Century Short Duration Inflation Protecti... | -0.82% | 1.19B | May 2005 | QCILIX vs APOIX | |
| Eaton Vance Short Duration Inflation-Protected Inc... | -0.89% | — | Mar 2010 | QCILIX vs EIRRX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA
The 10 most viewed TIAA mutual funds shown here include TISPX, TCIEX, TISCX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 9.34% | — | Oct 2002 | QCILIX vs TISPX | |
| TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institut... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 69 | 12.68% | — | Oct 2002 | QCILIX vs TCIEX | |
| TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 47 | 11.18% | — | Jul 1999 | QCILIX vs TISCX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 20.09% | — | Oct 2002 | QCILIX vs TILVX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 70 | 9.98% | — | Sep 2009 | QCILIX vs TLLIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 19.47% | — | Oct 2002 | QCILIX vs TISBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Fund Institutional Clas... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 0.31% | — | Mar 2006 | QCILIX vs TILGX | |
| TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.86% | — | Jul 1999 | QCILIX vs TIGRX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2060 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 69 | 10.32% | — | Sep 2014 | QCILIX vs TVIIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutiona... | REIT | 50 | 15.90% | — | Oct 2002 | QCILIX vs TIREX |
Often Compared With QCILIX
Investors most often compare QCILIX with QCGLIX, QCSTPX, QREARX. These 7 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREF Global Equities Account - R3 | Global Equities | 65 | 11.46% | — | Apr 2015 | QCILIX vs QCGLIX | |
| CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R2 | Global Equities | 63 | 10.96% | — | Apr 2015 | QCILIX vs QCSTPX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | REIT | 99 | 2.46% | — | Oct 1995 | QCILIX vs QREARX | |
| VALIC Company I Inflation Protected Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 34 | 0.96% | — | Dec 2004 | QCILIX vs VCTPX | |
| Fidelity Series 0-5 Year Inflation-Protected Bond ... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 36 | 0.67% | — | Jan 2022 | QCILIX vs FSTZX | |
| VY BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 14 | 1.47% | — | Apr 2007 | QCILIX vs IBRIX | |
| Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Ind... | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 25 | 0.70% | — | Mar 2006 | QCILIX vs SWRSX |
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