TIAA-CREF Mid-Cap Growth Fund (TRPWX) belongs to the Mid Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TRPWX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TRPWX
TRPWX charges 0.46% annually. There are 17 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Small/Mid Cap Equity Index Portfolio | 0.02% | — | Aug 2015 | TRPWX vs SSMHX | |
| Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund | 0.04% | — | — | TRPWX vs FSMAX | |
| Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | 0.04% | — | Apr 2017 | TRPWX vs MMGPX | |
| Fidelity Mid Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | TRPWX vs FMDGX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 32.20B | Sep 2011 | TRPWX vs VMGMX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TRPWX
TRPWX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 122 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Growth Fund | 93 | — | Jan 1996 | TRPWX vs NEEGX | |
| Needham Growth Fund Institutional Class | 93 | — | Dec 2016 | TRPWX vs NEEIX | |
| Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Investor Shares | 91 | 27.60B | Aug 1995 | TRPWX vs VHCOX | |
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 90 | — | Oct 2000 | TRPWX vs TAAGX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Aggressive Growth Fund | 83 | — | Nov 2004 | TRPWX vs POAGX |
Top Performing TRPWX Alternatives (YTD)
TRPWX is at 4.28% YTD. There are 122 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 59.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Growth Fund Institutional Class | 59.61% | — | Dec 2016 | TRPWX vs NEEIX | |
| Needham Growth Fund | 59.35% | — | Jan 1996 | TRPWX vs NEEGX | |
| Timothy Plan Aggressive Growth Fund | 36.54% | — | Oct 2000 | TRPWX vs TAAGX | |
| Essex Environmental Opportunities Fund | 31.64% | — | Sep 2017 | TRPWX vs EEOFX | |
| Calamos Timpani SMID Growth Fund | 29.85% | — | Jul 2019 | TRPWX vs CTIGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TRPWX
TRPWX has 17.42% 1-year volatility. There are 94 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.30%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villere Equity Fund | 11.30% | — | May 2013 | TRPWX vs VLEQX | |
| BBH Select Series - Mid Cap Fund | 11.62% | — | May 2021 | TRPWX vs BBMIX | |
| Bright Rock Mid Cap Growth Fund | 12.19% | — | May 2010 | TRPWX vs BQMGX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | 12.38% | — | Dec 1996 | TRPWX vs VSNGX | |
| Sparrow Growth Fund | 12.94% | — | Oct 1998 | TRPWX vs SGFFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TRPWX
TRPWX has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.51%. There are 109 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund | -7.81% | — | Jun 1998 | TRPWX vs MGOYX | |
| Villere Equity Fund | -8.09% | — | May 2013 | TRPWX vs VLEQX | |
| JPMorgan Mid Cap Equity Fund | -8.24% | — | Dec 1996 | TRPWX vs VSNGX | |
| BBH Select Series - Mid Cap Fund | -8.89% | — | May 2021 | TRPWX vs BBMIX | |
| Guggenheim StylePlus - Mid Growth Fund | -9.17% | — | Sep 1969 | TRPWX vs SECUX |
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Often Compared With TRPWX
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