TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2015 Fund (TLFIX) belongs to the Target Retirement Date category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TLFIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TLFIX
TLFIX charges 0.10% annually. There are 109 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLFIX vs LTRIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLFIX vs LTFIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TLFIX vs PTDIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2060 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Mar 2016 | TLFIX vs JIEHX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2020 | TLFIX vs FCQTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TLFIX
TLFIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 171 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 87 | — | Dec 2019 | TLFIX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 84 | — | Dec 2007 | TLFIX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 84 | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 84 | — | Aug 2007 | TLFIX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 84 | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRHMX |
Top Performing TLFIX Alternatives (YTD)
TLFIX is at 5.40% YTD. There are 532 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15,640,638.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 15,640,638.04% | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | TLFIX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | TLFIX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2060 Fund Class K6 | 14.76% | — | Aug 2014 | TLFIX vs FVTKX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TLFIX
TLFIX has 6.18% 1-year volatility. There are 111 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.58% | — | Nov 2015 | TLFIX vs TDIFX | |
| MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 4.18% | — | Nov 2012 | TLFIX vs LTTIX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.31% | — | Oct 2009 | TLFIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TLFIX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.36% | — | Aug 2007 | TLFIX vs FRIMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TLFIX
TLFIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.76%. There are 127 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | -2.61% | — | Nov 2015 | TLFIX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TLFIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | TLFIX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | TLFIX vs FRKMX |
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Often Compared With TLFIX
Investors most often compare TLFIX with VINIX, LTIUX, PDDDX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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