TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund (TCLTX) Alternatives
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund (TCLTX) 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 TCLTX. 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 TCLTX
TCLTX charges 0.52% annually. Among mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TCLTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2008 | TCLTX vs LTIUX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2001 | TCLTX vs PMTIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2055 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | Mar 25, 2014 | TCLTX vs JLKYX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | Feb 28, 2008 | TCLTX vs LTRIX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | Mar 26, 2020 | TCLTX vs FCQTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TCLTX
Among mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USAA Target Retirement Income Fund | 86 | Jul 30, 2008 | TCLTX vs URINX | |
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 86 | Dec 30, 2019 | TCLTX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | Oct 17, 1996 | TCLTX vs FYTKX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | 84 | Sep 29, 2014 | TCLTX vs SSFNX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | Aug 1, 2019 | TCLTX vs FRHMX |
Top Performing TCLTX Alternatives (YTD)
TCLTX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudential Day One Income Fund | 0.08% | Dec 12, 2016 | TCLTX vs PDAHX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | -0.35% | Sep 29, 2014 | TCLTX vs SSFNX | |
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -0.37% | Nov 1, 2015 | TCLTX vs TDIFX | |
| Prudential Day One 2020 Fund | -0.38% | Dec 12, 2016 | TCLTX vs PDDDX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Income Fund Class K6 | -0.40% | Oct 17, 1996 | TCLTX vs FYTKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TCLTX
TCLTX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 4.31% | Nov 1, 2015 | TCLTX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.34% | Oct 2, 2009 | TCLTX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.35% | Oct 2, 2009 | TCLTX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 4.58% | Aug 1, 2019 | TCLTX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.59% | Aug 30, 2007 | TCLTX vs FRAMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TCLTX
TCLTX alternatives from the Target Retirement Date category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.84% | Nov 1, 2015 | TCLTX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | Oct 2, 2009 | TCLTX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | Oct 2, 2009 | TCLTX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | Aug 1, 2019 | TCLTX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | -3.42% | Aug 1, 2019 | TCLTX vs FRHMX |
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