TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund (TLSTX) Alternatives
TIAA-CREF Life Funds Stock Index Fund (TLSTX) belongs to the Large 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 TLSTX. 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 TLSTX
TLSTX charges 0.09% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TLSTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | TLSTX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | TLSTX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | TLSTX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | TLSTX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | TLSTX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TLSTX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | TLSTX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | TLSTX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | TLSTX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | TLSTX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | TLSTX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing TLSTX Alternatives (YTD)
TLSTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | TLSTX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | TLSTX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | TLSTX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | TLSTX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | TLSTX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | TLSTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | TLSTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | TLSTX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | TLSTX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | TLSTX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | TLSTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | TLSTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | TLSTX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | TLSTX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | TLSTX vs GQEIX |
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Often Compared With TLSTX
What investors most often compare with TLSTX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | TLSTX vs VT | |
| CIT: BlackRock Equity Index Fund Class 1 | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -7.06% | Jul 24, 2017 | TLSTX vs WBREOX |
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