TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institutional Class (TCIEX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TCIEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TCIEX
TCIEX charges 0.05% annually. There are 9 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | TCIEX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | TCIEX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | TCIEX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | TCIEX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | TCIEX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TCIEX
TCIEX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 168 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | TCIEX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | TCIEX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | TCIEX vs PTSIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 94 | — | Mar 1993 | TCIEX vs SWRLX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | TCIEX vs VIHAX |
Top Performing TCIEX Alternatives (YTD)
TCIEX is at 11.81% YTD. There are 192 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 22.83% | — | Dec 2004 | TCIEX vs DCINX | |
| Pear Tree Polaris Foreign Value Fund | 21.28% | — | May 1998 | TCIEX vs QFVOX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 21.02% | — | Jul 1998 | TCIEX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.00% | — | Mar 1993 | TCIEX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 20.64% | — | Jun 2006 | TCIEX vs GIOTX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TCIEX
TCIEX has 15.80% 1-year volatility. There are 193 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | TCIEX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | TCIEX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | TCIEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | TCIEX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | TCIEX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TCIEX
TCIEX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.35%. There are 151 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | TCIEX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | TCIEX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | TCIEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | TCIEX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | TCIEX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA
The 10 most viewed TIAA mutual funds shown here include TISPX, TISCX, TILVX 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 | 59 | 10.11% | — | Oct 2002 | TCIEX vs TISPX | |
| TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | 12.27% | — | Jul 1999 | TCIEX vs TISCX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 20.62% | — | Oct 2002 | TCIEX vs TILVX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 67 | 10.42% | — | Sep 2009 | TCIEX vs TLLIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 18.89% | — | Oct 2002 | TCIEX vs TISBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Fund Institutional Clas... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 1.24% | — | Mar 2006 | TCIEX vs TILGX | |
| TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25 | 5.72% | — | Jul 1999 | TCIEX vs TIGRX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2060 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 67 | 10.75% | — | Sep 2014 | TCIEX vs TVIIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutiona... | REIT | 46 | 15.22% | — | Oct 2002 | TCIEX vs TIREX | |
| TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 13 | -0.92% | — | Sep 2009 | TCIEX vs TBIIX |
Often Compared With TCIEX
Investors most often compare TCIEX with TIEIX, FTIHX, VTMNX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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