TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund (TLYIX) 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 TLYIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX 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 2060 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2013 | TLYIX vs PLTZX | |
| American Funds 2065 Target Date Retirement Fund | 0.01% | — | Mar 2020 | TLYIX vs FCQTX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLYIX vs LTFIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLYIX vs LTRIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TLYIX vs PMTIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 70. There are 189 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 89 | — | Dec 2019 | TLYIX vs PADLX | |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund | 87 | — | Sep 2014 | TLYIX vs SSFNX | |
| Prudential Day One Income Fund | 86 | — | Dec 2016 | TLYIX vs PDAHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 85 | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRAMX | |
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 85 | — | Nov 2015 | TLYIX vs TDIFX |
Top Performing TLYIX Alternatives (YTD)
TLYIX is at 8.34% YTD. There are 370 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 1,644,791.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2060 Fund Class K6 | 13.86% | — | Aug 2014 | TLYIX vs FVTKX | |
| Fidelity Flex Freedom Blend 2060 Fund | 13.84% | — | Jun 2017 | TLYIX vs FWLSX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2055 Fund Class K6 | 13.83% | — | Jun 2011 | TLYIX vs FCTKX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2065 Fund Class K6 | 13.82% | — | Jun 2019 | TLYIX vs FFSZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has 9.38% 1-year volatility. There are 259 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.51%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.51% | — | Nov 2015 | TLYIX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRQIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 4.32% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRIMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.33% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRQAX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.38% | — | Oct 2009 | TLYIX vs FIKFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.82%. There are 255 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 | TLYIX vs TDIFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | -3.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TLYIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | -3.33% | — | Oct 2009 | TLYIX vs FFGZX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | -3.43% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRQIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | -3.44% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRIMX |
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Often Compared With TLYIX
Investors most often compare TLYIX with TLZIX, FXAIX, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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