- ISIN
- US87245R6725
- CUSIP
- 87245R672
- Issuer
- TIAA Investments
- Category
- Total Bond Market
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
TSBIX Performance Chart
TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class (TSBIX) is up 0.7% since the beginning of the year. TSBIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TSBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,034.
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Returns By Period
TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class (TSBIX) has returned 0.68% so far this year and 6.46% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TSBIX has returned 2.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.47%
- YTD
- 0.68%
- 6M
- 0.98%
- 1Y
- 6.46%
- 3Y*
- 5.32%
- 5Y*
- 0.67%
- 10Y*
- 2.12%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
TSBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2012, TSBIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 27.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -4.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TSBIX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -2.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.47% | 1.55% | -1.81% | 0.26% | 0.36% | -0.11% | 0.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.60% | 2.66% | 0.16% | 0.24% | -0.52% | 1.61% | -0.09% | 1.15% | 1.14% | 0.70% | 0.69% | 0.08% | 8.69% |
| 2024 | 0.25% | -1.21% | 1.40% | -2.43% | 1.75% | 1.05% | 2.29% | 1.35% | 1.46% | -2.37% | 1.14% | -1.26% | 3.32% |
| 2023 | 3.58% | -2.24% | 1.99% | 0.64% | -1.01% | -0.26% | -0.02% | -0.57% | -2.40% | -1.73% | 4.54% | 3.68% | 6.05% |
| 2022 | -2.14% | -1.31% | -2.69% | -3.77% | 0.10% | -2.01% | 2.16% | -2.60% | -4.20% | -1.66% | 3.54% | -0.62% | -14.43% |
| 2021 | -0.42% | -1.44% | -1.08% | 0.91% | 0.33% | 0.80% | 1.08% | -0.15% | -0.89% | -0.05% | 0.23% | -0.32% | -1.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 2.69%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 2012.
- This fund participated in 13.50% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 13.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.69%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 13.17%
- Downside Capture
- 13.50%
Expense Ratio
TSBIX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TSBIX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class (TSBIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| TSBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.41 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 2.93 | -0.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.80 | 13.52 | -6.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class provided a 4.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.49 | $0.45 | $0.34 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.49 | $0.39 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.32 | $0.29 |
Dividend yield | 4.72% | 5.38% | 5.10% | 3.77% | 2.31% | 1.69% | 4.56% | 3.68% | 2.63% | 2.45% | 3.19% | 2.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.16 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.49 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.18 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class was 19.21%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 750 trading sessions.
The current TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class drawdown is 1.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.21%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | 2y 12mo | 4y 2moAug 2021 - Oct 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.13%Mar 2020 | 15d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 9dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.07%Sep 2013 | 4mo 5d | 7mo 4d | 11mo 9dMay 2013 - Apr 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -3.64%Dec 2016 | 3mo 8d | 5mo 17d | 8mo 25dSep 2016 - May 2017 |
2021 pullback2021 | -3.33%Mar 2021 | 2mo 12d | 4mo 3d | 6mo 15dJan 2021 - Jul 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TSBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.21% | -56.78% | +37.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.87% | -9.10% | +6.23% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.11% | -18.90% | +12.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.21% | -25.43% | +6.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.21% | -33.92% | +14.71% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.32% | -0.74% | -0.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.56% | -10.72% | +7.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.95% | 1.97% | -1.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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