TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2050 Fund (TFTIX) 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 TFTIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TFTIX
TFTIX charges 0.22% annually. There are 187 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 | TFTIX vs FCQTX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2045 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Nov 2013 | TFTIX vs JRLVX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TFTIX vs LTFIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2060 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Mar 2016 | TFTIX vs JIEHX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TFTIX vs PTDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TFTIX
TFTIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 600 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 89 | — | Dec 2019 | TFTIX vs PADLX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | 88 | — | Sep 2014 | TFTIX vs SSFNX | |
| Prudential Day One Income Fund | 85 | — | Dec 2016 | TFTIX vs PDAHX | |
| State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund | 85 | — | Sep 2014 | TFTIX vs SSBRX | |
| Voya Target Retirement 2045 Fund | 85 | — | Dec 2012 | TFTIX vs IRSPX |
Top Performing TFTIX Alternatives (YTD)
TFTIX is at 9.63% YTD. There are 310 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2060 Fund | 14.17% | — | Jun 2017 | TFTIX vs FWLSX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2065 Fund | 14.11% | — | Jun 2019 | TFTIX vs FDFPX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2055 Fund | 14.07% | — | Jun 2017 | TFTIX vs FQLSX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Blend 2055 Fund Class K6 | 14.04% | — | Aug 2018 | TFTIX vs FHDDX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Blend 2060 Fund Class K6 | 14.02% | — | Aug 2018 | TFTIX vs FHCDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TFTIX
TFTIX has 11.61% 1-year volatility. There are 475 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.33% | — | Nov 2015 | TFTIX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 3.98% | — | Oct 2009 | TFTIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.01% | — | Oct 2009 | TFTIX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | 4.14% | — | Aug 2019 | TFTIX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.15% | — | Aug 2007 | TFTIX vs FRQIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TFTIX
TFTIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.33%. There are 521 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 | TFTIX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TFTIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | TFTIX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | TFTIX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | TFTIX vs FRKMX |
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Often Compared With TFTIX
Investors most often compare TFTIX with TTRIX, VFIFX, VFV.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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