TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Institutional Class (TSBIX) belongs to the Total Bond Market category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TSBIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX charges 0.35% annually. There are 45 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | TSBIX vs VTBNX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Sep 1995 | TSBIX vs VBTIX | |
| Fidelity U.S. Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Mar 1990 | TSBIX vs FXNAX | |
| Fidelity Short-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.03% | — | Oct 2017 | TSBIX vs FNSOX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 394.40B | Feb 2010 | TSBIX vs VBMPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 46 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 100.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 100 | — | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUSFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 99 | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUBFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 99 | — | Oct 2008 | TSBIX vs JSOSX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 99 | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 99 | — | Mar 2011 | TSBIX vs FCNVX |
Top Performing TSBIX Alternatives (YTD)
TSBIX is at 0.57% YTD. There are 32 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class Z | 2.98% | — | Oct 2018 | TSBIX vs FIWDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class I | 2.94% | — | Jul 1995 | TSBIX vs FSRIX | |
| Fidelity Strategic Income Fund | 2.87% | — | Oct 1994 | TSBIX vs FADMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class A | 2.85% | — | Sep 1996 | TSBIX vs FSTAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class M | 2.85% | — | Oct 1994 | TSBIX vs FSIAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has 3.82% 1-year volatility. There are 48 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.60% | — | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | 0.68% | — | Oct 2008 | TSBIX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.78% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | 1.18% | — | Mar 2011 | TSBIX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.27% | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.87%. There are 50 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Conservative Income Bond Institutional Cl... | -0.10% | — | Mar 2011 | TSBIX vs FCNVX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | -0.10% | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | -0.25% | — | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUSFX | |
| JPMorgan Strategic Income Opportunities Fund Class... | -0.26% | — | Oct 2008 | TSBIX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | -0.30% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUBFX |
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Often Compared With TSBIX
Investors most often compare TSBIX with BAGSX, WOBDX, TRLGX. These 19 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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