TIAA-CREF International Bond Fund (TIBWX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX charges 0.59% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TIBWX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | TIBWX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | TIBWX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | TIBWX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | TIBWX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIBWX
Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | TIBWX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | TIBWX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | TIBWX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing TIBWX Alternatives (YTD)
TIBWX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 0.92% | Jun 26, 2007 | TIBWX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | TIBWX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | TIBWX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | TIBWX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | TIBWX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | TIBWX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIBWX
TIBWX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | TIBWX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | TIBWX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | TIBWX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | TIBWX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | TIBWX vs SAXIX |
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Often Compared With TIBWX
What investors most often compare with TIBWX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 82 | -0.65% | Apr 30, 2014 | TIBWX vs DODLX | |
| Welltower Inc. | 81 | 6.90% | — | TIBWX vs WELL |
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