- ISIN
- US87249N8341
- Issuer
- TIAA Investments
- Inception Date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
TSDJX Performance Chart
TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund (TSDJX) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. TSDJX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TSDJX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,123.
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Returns By Period
TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund (TSDJX) has returned 0.87% so far this year and 4.38% over the past 12 months.
TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- 0.32%
- YTD
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 1.20%
- 1Y
- 4.38%
- 3Y*
- 5.05%
- 5Y*
- 2.35%
- 10Y*
- —
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%
TSDJX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2018, TSDJX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 24.1 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, TSDJX closed higher 29% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22% | 0.61% | -0.40% | 0.22% | 0.32% | -0.10% | 0.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.49% | 0.79% | 0.39% | 0.60% | 0.07% | 0.80% | 0.18% | 0.89% | 0.35% | 0.45% | 0.43% | 0.33% | 5.93% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | -0.14% | 0.49% | -0.30% | 0.82% | 0.60% | 1.12% | 0.78% | 0.91% | -0.41% | 0.49% | 0.19% | 5.24% |
| 2023 | 1.16% | -0.65% | 1.28% | -0.10% | -0.10% | -0.41% | 0.36% | 0.37% | -0.05% | -0.11% | 1.23% | 1.45% | 4.49% |
| 2022 | -0.68% | -0.58% | -1.26% | -0.67% | 0.05% | -0.92% | 0.31% | -0.41% | -0.80% | -0.16% | 0.80% | 0.10% | -4.16% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | -0.16% | -0.06% | 0.22% | 0.23% | -0.07% | 0.32% | 0.03% | -0.08% | -0.27% | -0.08% | -0.10% | 0.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.90%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2018.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (8.44%) than losses (2.72%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- 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
- 2.90%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 8.44%
- Downside Capture
- 2.72%
Expense Ratio
TSDJX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TSDJX ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund (TSDJX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| TSDJX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.41 | 2.24 | +0.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.79 | 3.07 | +1.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.61 | 1.41 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.32 | 2.93 | +1.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.90 | 13.52 | +4.38 |
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 Short Duration Impact Bond Fund provided a 4.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.43 | $0.45 | $0.33 | $0.19 | $0.20 | $0.31 | $0.37 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 4.09% | 4.39% | 4.67% | 3.41% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 3.63% | 0.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund. 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 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.43 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.19 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.06 | $0.20 |
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 Short Duration Impact Bond Fund. 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 Short Duration Impact Bond Fund was 6.31%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 59 trading sessions.
The current TIAA-CREF Short Duration Impact Bond Fund drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -6.31%Mar 2020 | 19d | 2mo 25d | 3mo 14dMar 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -5.96%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.02%Mar 2026 | 24d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 28dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.83%Feb 2024 | 11d | 1mo 14d | 1mo 25dFeb 2024 - Mar 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.82%Oct 2024 | 25d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 27dOct 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TSDJX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.31% | -56.78% | +50.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.02% | -9.10% | +8.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.02% | -18.90% | +17.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.96% | -25.43% | +19.47% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | -0.74% | +0.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.14% | -10.72% | +9.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.25% | 1.97% | -1.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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