- ISIN
- US87245M8718
- CUSIP
- 87245M871
- Issuer
- Nuveen
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2009
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 strategic allocation
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
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Performance
TLLRX Performance Chart
Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class (TLLRX) is up 11.4% since the beginning of the year. TLLRX is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TLLRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,632.
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Returns By Period
Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class (TLLRX) has returned 11.39% so far this year and 26.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TLLRX has returned 11.93% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.
Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 1.81%
- YTD
- 11.39%
- 6M
- 11.85%
- 1Y
- 26.80%
- 3Y*
- 18.03%
- 5Y*
- 10.29%
- 10Y*
- 11.93%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
TLLRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2009, TLLRX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, TLLRX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.83% | 1.44% | -5.87% | 8.49% | 4.33% | 0.22% | 11.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.11% | -0.22% | -3.31% | 0.58% | 4.94% | 4.34% | 0.82% | 2.64% | 3.31% | 1.89% | 0.13% | 0.78% | 20.46% |
| 2024 | 0.04% | 4.12% | 2.88% | -3.58% | 4.20% | 1.71% | 2.01% | 2.23% | 2.03% | -2.27% | 3.68% | -2.72% | 14.87% |
| 2023 | 7.08% | -2.99% | 2.79% | 1.20% | -0.99% | 5.34% | 3.25% | -2.71% | -4.11% | -2.75% | 8.48% | 4.98% | 20.25% |
| 2022 | -4.54% | -2.74% | 1.30% | -7.60% | 0.47% | -7.60% | 6.73% | -3.79% | -9.04% | 5.61% | 7.94% | -4.24% | -17.73% |
| 2021 | -0.31% | 2.37% | 2.47% | 3.99% | 1.08% | 1.50% | 0.67% | 2.24% | -3.90% | 4.74% | -2.28% | 3.47% | 16.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class has an annualized alpha of 0.16%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2009.
- This fund participated in 90.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.75% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.96, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.16%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 86.75%
- Downside Capture
- 90.94%
Expense Ratio
TLLRX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TLLRX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class (TLLRX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TLLRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.35 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.02 | 2.66 | +0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.12 | 11.86 | +1.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class provided a 2.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.06 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.06 | $1.06 | $0.63 | $0.54 | $0.50 | $0.61 | $0.38 | $0.45 | $0.43 | $0.03 | $0.40 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 2.61% | 2.91% | 2.02% | 1.96% | 2.11% | 2.08% | 1.51% | 2.04% | 2.42% | 0.15% | 2.41% | 0.27% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class was 31.43%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current Nuveen Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund Retirement Class drawdown is 0.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -31.43%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.56%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.52%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 12d | 10mo 16dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.92%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 10mo | 1y 6moMay 2015 - Dec 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.21%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 4mo | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TLLRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.43% | -56.78% | +25.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.81% | -9.10% | +0.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.91% | -18.90% | +3.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.56% | -25.43% | -0.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.43% | -33.92% | +2.49% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.47% | -2.49% | +2.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.22% | -10.72% | +6.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.02% | 2.03% | -0.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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