TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund (TIEIX) Alternatives
TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund (TIEIX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TIEIX. 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 TIEIX
TIEIX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TIEIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | TIEIX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | TIEIX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | TIEIX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | TIEIX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | TIEIX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIEIX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | TIEIX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | TIEIX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | TIEIX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | TIEIX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | TIEIX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing TIEIX Alternatives (YTD)
TIEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | TIEIX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | TIEIX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | TIEIX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | TIEIX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | TIEIX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIEIX
TIEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | TIEIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | TIEIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | TIEIX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | TIEIX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | TIEIX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIEIX
TIEIX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | TIEIX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | TIEIX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | TIEIX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | TIEIX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | TIEIX vs GQEIX |
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