TIAA-CREF International Bond Fund (TIBWX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TIBWX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX charges 0.59% annually. There are 25 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | — | Oct 2019 | TIBWX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2021 | TIBWX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | — | Feb 2021 | TIBWX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | — | May 2013 | TIBWX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.16% | — | Feb 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 17. There are 29 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 98 | — | Mar 2017 | TIBWX vs DGFFX | |
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 90 | — | Jun 2007 | TIBWX vs EAIIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 87 | — | Dec 2008 | TIBWX vs PRSNX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 86 | — | Jan 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 80 | — | Sep 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX |
Top Performing TIBWX Alternatives (YTD)
TIBWX is at 0.68% YTD. There are 30 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 3.75% | — | Jun 2007 | TIBWX vs EAIIX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | 2.88% | — | Oct 2013 | TIBWX vs DAIOX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 2.55% | — | Mar 2017 | TIBWX vs DGFFX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund | 2.14% | — | Sep 1986 | TIBWX vs TPINX | |
| Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class R | 2.05% | — | Feb 2009 | TIBWX vs FGBRX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX has 2.59% 1-year volatility. There are 9 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.52% | — | Jan 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.53% | — | Sep 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.58% | — | Feb 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.88% | — | Nov 1990 | TIBWX vs DFGBX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 1.97% | — | Jul 1999 | TIBWX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.99%. There are 26 mutual funds in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | -1.19% | — | Mar 2017 | TIBWX vs DGFFX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | — | Sep 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | — | Jan 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | — | Nov 1990 | TIBWX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | — | Feb 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA Investments
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Often Compared With TIBWX
Investors most often compare TIBWX with DODLX, TNBMX, WELL. These 7 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 32 | 1.32% | — | Apr 2014 | TIBWX vs DODLX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | Global Bonds | 39 | 0.97% | — | Sep 2017 | TIBWX vs TNBMX | |
| Welltower Inc. | 79 | 8.28% | — | — | TIBWX vs WELL | ||
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 20 | 0.16% | — | Oct 2018 | TIBWX vs UDBPX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2060 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 71 | 12.42% | — | Sep 2014 | TIBWX vs TVIIX | |
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 33 | 1.33% | — | May 2014 | TIBWX vs DOXLX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Opportunities Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 9 | 1.75% | — | Oct 2006 | TIBWX vs GOBSX |
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