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 2055 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLYIX vs LTFIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2030 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2001 | TLYIX vs PMTIX | |
| Principal LifeTime 2045 Fund | 0.01% | — | Feb 2008 | TLYIX vs LTRIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2045 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Nov 2013 | TLYIX vs JRLVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Multi-Index 2055 Lifetime Portf... | 0.01% | — | Mar 2014 | TLYIX vs JLKYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 323 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 85.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Retirement Advantage Maturity Fund | 85 | — | Dec 2019 | TLYIX vs PADLX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 85 | — | Dec 2007 | TLYIX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 85 | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 85 | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 85 | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRAMX |
Top Performing TLYIX Alternatives (YTD)
TLYIX is at 7.19% YTD. There are 379 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 15,640,638.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K | 15,640,638.04% | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRKMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement Income Fund Cl... | 1,644,791.35% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRAMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement Income Fund Class K6 | 1,464,383.96% | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRHMX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2020 Fund | 1,440,933.92% | — | Dec 2007 | TLYIX vs FIRVX | |
| Fidelity Freedom 2065 Fund Class K6 | 12.32% | — | Jun 2019 | TLYIX vs FFSZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has 9.34% 1-year volatility. There are 274 mutual funds in the Target Retirement Date category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Retirement Income Fund | 3.59% | — | Nov 2015 | TLYIX vs TDIFX | |
| MFS Lifetime 2025 Fund | 4.18% | — | Nov 2012 | TLYIX vs LTTIX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Investor Class | 4.32% | — | Oct 2009 | TLYIX vs FIKFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Clas... | 4.34% | — | Aug 2007 | TLYIX vs FRQAX | |
| Fidelity Freedom Index Income Fund Institutional P... | 4.34% | — | Oct 2009 | TLYIX vs FFGZX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TLYIX
TLYIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.82%. There are 273 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 Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K6 | -3.41% | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRQHX | |
| Fidelity Managed Retirement 2010 Fund Class K | -3.42% | — | Aug 2019 | TLYIX vs FRQKX |
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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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