TIAA-CREF International Equity Fund (TIIEX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TIIEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TIIEX
TIIEX charges 0.46% annually. There are 74 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | TIIEX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | TIIEX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | TIIEX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | TIIEX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | TIIEX vs FINVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TIIEX
TIIEX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 234 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | TIIEX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | TIIEX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | TIIEX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | TIIEX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | TIIEX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing TIIEX Alternatives (YTD)
TIIEX is at 9.92% YTD. There are 305 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | TIIEX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | TIIEX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | TIIEX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | TIIEX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | TIIEX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TIIEX
TIIEX has 18.18% 1-year volatility. There are 350 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | TIIEX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | TIIEX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | TIIEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | TIIEX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | TIIEX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TIIEX
TIIEX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.24%. There are 352 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | TIIEX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | TIIEX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | TIIEX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | TIIEX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | TIIEX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA
The 10 most viewed TIAA mutual funds shown here include TISPX, TCIEX, TISCX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 9.34% | — | Oct 2002 | TIIEX vs TISPX | |
| TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institut... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 69 | 12.68% | — | Oct 2002 | TIIEX vs TCIEX | |
| TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 47 | 11.18% | — | Jul 1999 | TIIEX vs TISCX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 20.09% | — | Oct 2002 | TIIEX vs TILVX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 70 | 9.98% | — | Sep 2009 | TIIEX vs TLLIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 19.47% | — | Oct 2002 | TIIEX vs TISBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Fund Institutional Clas... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 10 | 0.31% | — | Mar 2006 | TIIEX vs TILGX | |
| TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.86% | — | Jul 1999 | TIIEX vs TIGRX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2060 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 69 | 10.32% | — | Sep 2014 | TIIEX vs TVIIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutiona... | REIT | 50 | 15.90% | — | Oct 2002 | TIIEX vs TIREX |
Often Compared With TIIEX
Investors most often compare TIIEX with VXUS, VOO, RNPGX. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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