TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund (TISBX) Alternatives
TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund (TISBX) belongs to the Small 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 TISBX. 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 TISBX
TISBX charges 0.05% annually. Among mutual funds in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TISBX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% | Sep 8, 2011 | TISBX vs FSSNX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Plus S... | 0.03% | Dec 17, 2010 | TISBX vs VSCPX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 7, 1997 | TISBX vs VSCIX | |
| Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares | 0.04% | May 19, 1997 | TISBX vs SWSSX | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | TISBX vs VSMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TISBX
Among mutual funds in the Small 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auer Growth Fund | 90 | Dec 28, 2007 | TISBX vs AUERX | |
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 83 | Sep 30, 1996 | TISBX vs DFISX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 83 | Dec 31, 1991 | TISBX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 83 | Apr 15, 1997 | TISBX vs WESCX | |
| T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Value Fund | 77 | Jun 30, 1988 | TISBX vs PRSVX |
Top Performing TISBX Alternatives (YTD)
TISBX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Small Cap Value Fund | 8.12% | Dec 14, 2001 | TISBX vs HASCX | |
| TETON Westwood SmallCap Equity Fund | 6.21% | Apr 15, 1997 | TISBX vs WESCX | |
| Royce Micro Cap Series Fund | 6.06% | Dec 31, 1991 | TISBX vs RYOTX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | 4.76% | May 11, 1998 | TISBX vs WEMMX | |
| River Oak Discovery Fund | 4.25% | Jun 30, 2005 | TISBX vs RIVSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TISBX
TISBX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 15.38% | Sep 30, 1996 | TISBX vs DFISX | |
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | 17.54% | Jul 14, 2000 | TISBX vs SSLCX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund | 18.55% | Nov 1, 1996 | TISBX vs HFCGX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | 18.96% | — | TISBX vs BOSOX | |
| Copeland SMID Cap Dividend Growth Fund | 19.31% | Feb 27, 2017 | TISBX vs CSMDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TISBX
TISBX alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWS Small Cap Core Fund | -10.06% | Jul 14, 2000 | TISBX vs SSLCX | |
| TETON Westwood Mighty Mites Fund | -11.39% | May 11, 1998 | TISBX vs WEMMX | |
| Cambiar Small Cap Fund | -11.67% | Aug 31, 2004 | TISBX vs CAMSX | |
| Virtus Small-Cap Fund | -11.76% | Jul 1, 2013 | TISBX vs AZBIX | |
| Boston Trust Small Cap Fund | -11.89% | — | TISBX vs BOSOX |
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