TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2040 Fund (TCLOX) 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 TCLOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TCLOX
TCLOX charges 0.49% annually. There are 405 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2020 | TCLOX vs FCQTX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TCLOX vs LTRIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TCLOX vs LTFIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TCLOX vs PTDIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2060 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Mar 2016 | TCLOX vs JIEHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TCLOX
TCLOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 572 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 87 | — | Dec 2019 | TCLOX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 84 | — | Dec 2007 | TCLOX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 84 | — | Aug 2019 | TCLOX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 84 | — | Aug 2007 | TCLOX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | — | Aug 2019 | TCLOX vs FRHMX |
Top Performing TCLOX Alternatives (YTD)
TCLOX is at 7.99% YTD. There are 396 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 | TCLOX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLOX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLOX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | TCLOX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2060 Fund Class K6 | 14.76% | — | Aug 2014 | TCLOX vs FVTKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TCLOX
TCLOX has 10.55% 1-year volatility. There are 353 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.58% | — | Nov 2015 | TCLOX vs TDIFX | |
| MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 4.18% | — | Nov 2012 | TCLOX vs LTTIX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.31% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLOX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLOX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.36% | — | Aug 2007 | TCLOX vs FRQAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TCLOX
TCLOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.09%. There are 375 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 | TCLOX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLOX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | TCLOX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLOX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | TCLOX vs FRKMX |
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Often Compared With TCLOX
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