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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX charges 0.09% annually. There are 39 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | TLSTX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | TLSTX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | TLSTX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | TLSTX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | 0.02% | 35.20B | May 2001 | TLSTX vs VITPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 92 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 94 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | TLSTX vs VPCCX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 93 | — | Mar 2021 | TLSTX vs SVPFX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | TLSTX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | TLSTX vs POSKX | |
| Fuller & Thaler Behavioral Unconstrained Equity Fu... | 90 | — | Dec 2018 | TLSTX vs FTZIX |
Top Performing TLSTX Alternatives (YTD)
TLSTX is at 10.56% YTD. There are 113 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 31.33% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | TLSTX vs VPCCX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.23% | — | Jan 1995 | TLSTX vs IGIAX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 26.99% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | TLSTX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 25.69% | — | Nov 2004 | TLSTX vs POSKX | |
| Archer Multi Cap Fund | 24.72% | — | Dec 2019 | TLSTX vs ALSMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX has 12.76% 1-year volatility. There are 210 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.22% | — | Mar 2021 | TLSTX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.27% | — | Jun 2013 | TLSTX vs ORDNX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.30% | — | Jul 2012 | TLSTX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.32% | — | Jul 2012 | TLSTX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.57% | — | May 2015 | TLSTX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TLSTX
TLSTX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.86%. There are 118 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -0.91% | — | Mar 2021 | TLSTX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | TLSTX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | TLSTX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | TLSTX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | TLSTX vs QUERX |
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Often Compared With TLSTX
Investors most often compare TLSTX with VT, POGSX, FGJEX. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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