- Issuer
- TIAA Investments
- Inception Date
- Jan 3, 1999
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
TLSTX Performance Chart
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund (TLSTX) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. TLSTX is currently trading at $58 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TLSTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,830.
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Returns By Period
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund (TLSTX) has returned 10.39% so far this year and 27.08% over the past 12 months.
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund
- 1D
- 1.12%
- 1M
- 0.80%
- YTD
- 10.39%
- 6M
- 9.63%
- 1Y
- 27.08%
- 3Y*
- 20.49%
- 5Y*
- 12.85%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
TLSTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 13, 2019, TLSTX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, TLSTX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.53% | -0.47% | -4.97% | 10.18% | 5.05% | -0.69% | 10.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.14% | -1.91% | -5.83% | -0.69% | 6.33% | 5.06% | 2.19% | 2.32% | 3.47% | 2.14% | 0.27% | -0.02% | 17.08% |
| 2024 | 1.10% | 5.40% | 3.21% | -4.39% | 4.71% | 3.08% | 1.84% | 2.16% | 2.07% | -0.76% | 6.65% | -3.07% | 23.66% |
| 2023 | 6.87% | -2.35% | 2.68% | 1.08% | 0.38% | 6.81% | 3.57% | -1.93% | -4.75% | -2.66% | 9.35% | 5.30% | 25.90% |
| 2022 | -5.85% | -2.54% | 3.24% | -8.96% | -0.14% | -8.35% | 9.36% | -3.76% | -9.32% | 8.20% | 5.22% | -5.85% | -19.24% |
| 2021 | -0.48% | 3.15% | 3.59% | 5.14% | 0.46% | 2.45% | 1.71% | 2.84% | -4.50% | 6.77% | -1.52% | 3.95% | 25.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.43%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 13, 2019.
- This fund captured 105.87% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.86% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.43% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.92, 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
- 2.43%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 105.87%
- Downside Capture
- 97.86%
Expense Ratio
TLSTX has an expense ratio of 0.09%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TLSTX ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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 TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund (TLSTX) 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.
| TLSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 2.78 | +0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.62 | 12.44 | +1.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund provided a 4.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.86 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.86 | $2.86 | $1.29 | $0.87 | $1.22 | $0.56 | $0.61 | $0.63 |
Dividend yield | 4.96% | 5.48% | 2.73% | 2.22% | 3.82% | 1.38% | 1.84% | 2.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund. 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 | $2.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.86 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
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 TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund. 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 TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund was 34.91%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
The current TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund drawdown is 1.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.91%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.12%Sep 2022 | 8mo 29d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.30%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -9.30%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.86%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 15d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TLSTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.91% | -56.78% | +21.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.86% | -9.10% | +0.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.30% | -18.90% | -0.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.12% | -25.43% | +0.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.15% | -1.80% | +0.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.47% | -10.71% | +5.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.97% | 2.03% | -0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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