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 42 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 Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.02% | 398.10B | Feb 2010 | TSBIX vs VBMPX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market II Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | TSBIX vs VTBNX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutiona... | 0.03% | 398.10B | 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 |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 22. There are 44 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 | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 99 | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX | |
| 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 Series Short-Term Credit Fund | 86 | — | Mar 2015 | TSBIX vs FYBTX |
Top Performing TSBIX Alternatives (YTD)
TSBIX is at -0.52% YTD. There are 46 mutual funds in the Total Bond Market category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 1.99%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 1.99% | — | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUSFX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 1.93% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.93% | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class Z | 1.87% | — | Oct 2018 | TSBIX vs FIWDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund Class I | 1.82% | — | Jul 1995 | TSBIX vs FSRIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has 3.71% 1-year volatility. There are 33 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... | 0.73% | — | Oct 2008 | TSBIX vs JSOSX | |
| Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund Investor Share... | 0.83% | 15.70B | Feb 2015 | TSBIX vs VUBFX | |
| Fidelity Flex Conservative Income Bond Fund | 1.27% | — | May 2018 | TSBIX vs FJTDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund Class C | 1.81% | — | Jul 2016 | TSBIX vs FANCX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TSBIX
TSBIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.87%. There are 45 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 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 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Short-Term Bond Fund Class C | -1.18% | — | Jul 2016 | TSBIX vs FANCX |
Other Mutual Funds from TIAA
The 10 most viewed TIAA mutual funds shown here include TISPX, TCIEX, TISCX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 10.11% | — | Oct 2002 | TSBIX vs TISPX | |
| TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Fund Institut... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 62 | 11.81% | — | Oct 2002 | TSBIX vs TCIEX | |
| TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 48 | 12.27% | — | Jul 1999 | TSBIX vs TISCX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 20.62% | — | Oct 2002 | TSBIX vs TILVX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2050 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 67 | 10.42% | — | Sep 2009 | TSBIX vs TLLIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 18.89% | — | Oct 2002 | TSBIX vs TISBX | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Fund Institutional Clas... | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | 1.24% | — | Mar 2006 | TSBIX vs TILGX | |
| TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 25 | 5.72% | — | Jul 1999 | TSBIX vs TIGRX | |
| TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2060 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 67 | 10.75% | — | Sep 2014 | TSBIX vs TVIIX | |
| TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutiona... | REIT | 46 | 15.22% | — | Oct 2002 | TSBIX vs TIREX |
Often Compared With TSBIX
Investors most often compare TSBIX with BAGSX, WOBDX, TRLGX. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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