CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 (QCSTIX) Alternatives
CREF Total Global Stock Account Class R3 (QCSTIX) 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 QCSTIX. 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 QCSTIX
QCSTIX charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QCSTIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | QCSTIX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | QCSTIX vs GWOAX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | QCSTIX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | QCSTIX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCSTIX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QCSTIX
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 | QCSTIX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 94 | May 30, 2007 | QCSTIX vs CAEIX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | QCSTIX vs GCCHX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 93 | Mar 28, 2010 | QCSTIX vs ARTHX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 93 | — | QCSTIX vs GLIFX |
Top Performing QCSTIX Alternatives (YTD)
QCSTIX 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 | QCSTIX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | QCSTIX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | QCSTIX vs FGIAX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | QCSTIX vs CSUAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Equity Fund Institutio... | 7.75% | Mar 29, 2019 | QCSTIX vs GQRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QCSTIX
QCSTIX 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 | QCSTIX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCSTIX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.05% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCSTIX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.51% | Dec 4, 2013 | QCSTIX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.71% | — | QCSTIX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QCSTIX
QCSTIX 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 | QCSTIX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCSTIX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | QCSTIX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | QCSTIX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | QCSTIX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA-CREF
Most popular TIAA-CREF mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREF Growth Account Class R3 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25 | -12.96% | Apr 24, 2015 | QCSTIX vs QCGRIX |
Often Compared With QCSTIX
What investors most often compare with QCSTIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Sha... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 46 | -6.75% | Nov 13, 2000 | QCSTIX vs VTSAX |
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