- Issuer
- TIAA-CREF
- Inception Date
- May 1, 1992
- Category
- Global Equities
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
QCSTIX Performance Chart
CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 (QCSTIX) is up 12.0% since the beginning of the year. QCSTIX is currently trading at $1,247 per share.
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Returns By Period
CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 (QCSTIX) has returned 11.96% so far this year and 23.53% over the past 12 months.
CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3
- 1D
- 0.77%
- 1M
- 0.98%
- 6M
- 8.94%
- YTD
- 11.96%
- 1Y
- 23.53%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
QCSTIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2024, QCSTIX's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, QCSTIX closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.30% | 1.62% | -6.55% | 9.55% | 4.02% | 0.44% | -0.27% | 11.96% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.96% | -0.68% | -4.22% | 0.52% | 6.02% | 4.80% | 0.93% | 2.85% | 3.37% | 2.18% | 0.34% | 0.74% | 20.05% |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 has an annualized alpha of 9.94%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2024.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.41%) than losses (54.69%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 9.94% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 9.94%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 94.41%
- Downside Capture
- 54.69%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QCSTIX ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 (QCSTIX) 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.
| QCSTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.30 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.33 | 2.28 | +0.06 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.04 | 9.88 | +0.16 |
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 Total Global Stock 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 Total Global Stock Account Class R3 was 16.98%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 38 trading sessions.
The current CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 drawdown is 0.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -16.98%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.95%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.98%Nov 2025 | 22d | 20d | 1mo 12dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.74%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 1mo 10dJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.26%Oct 2025 | 3d | 14d | 17dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QCSTIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.98% | -56.78% | +39.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.95% | -9.10% | -0.85% |
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 | -0.71% | -0.45% | -0.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.99% | -10.71% | +8.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.30% | 2.09% | +0.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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