TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund (TIBDX) Alternatives
TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund (TIBDX) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TIBDX. 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 TIBDX
TIBDX charges 0.29% annually. Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TIBDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Core Fixed Income Fund | 0.16% | Aug 15, 2005 | TIBDX vs MCFIX | |
| State Street Income Fund | 0.20% | Jan 2, 1980 | TIBDX vs SSASX | |
| Elfun Income Fund | 0.29% | Dec 31, 1984 | TIBDX vs EINFX | |
| Baird Core Plus Bond Fund | 0.30% | Sep 29, 2000 | TIBDX vs BCOIX | |
| Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 0.30% | Dec 28, 2007 | TIBDX vs BCPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIBDX
Among mutual funds in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 99 | Jul 6, 2016 | TIBDX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | 98 | Jun 30, 2017 | TIBDX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 94 | Jul 30, 2010 | TIBDX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 87 | Mar 11, 2011 | TIBDX vs ARINX | |
| MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund | 80 | May 3, 1999 | TIBDX vs MDVAX |
Top Performing TIBDX Alternatives (YTD)
TIBDX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund | 3.03% | Apr 28, 2021 | TIBDX vs NPCT | |
| GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | 0.96% | Apr 30, 1997 | TIBDX vs GUGAX | |
| Putnam Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.88% | Feb 8, 1984 | TIBDX vs PGSIX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 0.82% | Jul 6, 2016 | TIBDX vs HOBIX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TIBDX vs TGLMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIBDX
TIBDX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAMA Income Fund | 0.98% | Jun 30, 2017 | TIBDX vs AMFIX | |
| Archer Income Fund | 1.85% | Mar 11, 2011 | TIBDX vs ARINX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | 1.90% | Jul 30, 2010 | TIBDX vs LCTRX | |
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | 2.09% | Jul 6, 2016 | TIBDX vs HOBIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.36% | Nov 16, 2018 | TIBDX vs TGRNX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIBDX
TIBDX alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Income Fund Class I | -0.72% | Jul 6, 2016 | TIBDX vs HOBIX | |
| AAMA Income Fund | -0.74% | Jun 30, 2017 | TIBDX vs AMFIX | |
| Leader Capital High Quality Floating Rate Fund Inv... | -1.17% | Jul 30, 2010 | TIBDX vs LCTRX | |
| Archer Income Fund | -1.63% | Mar 11, 2011 | TIBDX vs ARINX | |
| Metropolitan West Investment Grade Credit Fund | -2.35% | Jun 29, 2018 | TIBDX vs MWIGX |
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