TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2030 Fund (TCLNX) belongs to the Target Retirement Date category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TCLNX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TCLNX
TCLNX charges 0.51% annually. There are 442 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TCLNX vs PMTIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TCLNX vs LTFIX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2020 | TCLNX vs FCQTX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2050 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TCLNX vs PPLIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2025 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TCLNX vs LTSTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TCLNX
TCLNX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 551 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2019 | TCLNX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2007 | TCLNX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 86 | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 85 | — | Aug 2007 | TCLNX vs FRAMX |
Top Performing TCLNX Alternatives (YTD)
TCLNX is at 5.97% YTD. There are 496 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15,640,638.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 15,640,638.04% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLNX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | TCLNX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2060 Fund | 14.17% | — | Jun 2017 | TCLNX vs FWLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TCLNX
TCLNX has 7.99% 1-year volatility. There are 206 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.50% | — | Nov 2015 | TCLNX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLNX vs FRQIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLNX vs FRIMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.33% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLNX vs FRQAX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.35% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLNX vs FIKFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TCLNX
TCLNX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.26%. There are 221 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.61% | — | Nov 2015 | TCLNX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLNX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLNX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLNX vs FRHMX |
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Often Compared With TCLNX
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