QCGRIX vs. TIREX

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

QCGRIX (CREF Growth Account Class R3) and TIREX (TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class) are both mutual funds - QCGRIX is a Large Cap Growth Equities fund actively managed by TIAA, while TIREX is a REIT fund managed by TIAA. Over the past year, QCGRIX returned 12.11% vs 18.41% for TIREX. Their 0.08 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. QCGRIX charges 0.21%/yr vs 0.47%/yr for TIREX.

Performance

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) and TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class (TIREX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QCGRIX achieves a 3.61% return, which is significantly lower than TIREX's 15.22% return.

QCGRIX

• 1D: 1.07%
• 1M: -0.75%
• 6M: 4.44%
• YTD: 3.61%
• 1Y: 12.11%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 11.29%

TIREX

• 1D: -0.59%
• 1M: 0.95%
• 6M: 14.51%
• YTD: 15.22%
• 1Y: 18.41%
• 3Y*: 9.55%
• 5Y*: 1.98%
• 10Y*: 6.24%
• ALL TIME*: 9.18%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
QCGRIX CREF Growth Account Class R3	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
TIREX TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
QCGRIX CREF Growth Account Class R3	3.61%	14.41%	0.00%
TIREX TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class	15.22%	2.10%	-0.50%

Correlation

The correlation between QCGRIX and TIREX is -0.01, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.01
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 27, 2024	0.08

Return for Risk

QCGRIX vs. TIREX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

QCGRIX

QCGRIX Risk / Return Rank: 12
QCGRIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
QCGRIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 12
QCGRIX Omega Ratio Rank: 12
QCGRIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
QCGRIX Martin Ratio Rank: 12

TIREX

TIREX Risk / Return Rank: 46
TIREX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 42
TIREX Sortino Ratio Rank: 41
TIREX Omega Ratio Rank: 39
TIREX Calmar Ratio Rank: 56
TIREX Martin Ratio Rank: 53

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) and TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class (TIREX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	QCGRIX	TIREX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.53	1.34	-0.81
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.85	1.90	-1.05
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.10	1.24	-0.13
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.59	2.12	-1.53
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.80	7.66	-5.85

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current QCGRIX Sharpe Ratio is 0.53, which is lower than the TIREX Sharpe Ratio of 1.34. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QCGRIX and TIREX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QCGRIX drawdown since its inception was -23.93%, smaller than the maximum TIREX drawdown of -74.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QCGRIX and TIREX.

Drawdown Indicators

	QCGRIX	TIREX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-23.93%	-74.18%	+50.25%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.69%	-8.55%	-8.14%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-17.95%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-35.67%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-39.26%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.82%	-2.69%	-3.13%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.96%	-13.41%	+8.45%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.44%	2.37%	+3.07%

Volatility

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Volatility Comparison

CREF Growth Account Class R3 (QCGRIX) has a higher volatility of 6.82% compared to TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class (TIREX) at 4.42%. This indicates that QCGRIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TIREX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	QCGRIX	TIREX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.82%	4.42%	+2.40%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	14.70%	10.80%	+3.90%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.74%	13.64%	+5.10%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.18%	18.89%	+2.29%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	21.18%	20.19%	+0.99%

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Expense Ratio Comparison

QCGRIX has a 0.21% expense ratio, which is lower than TIREX's 0.47% expense ratio.

Dividends

QCGRIX vs. TIREX - Dividend Comparison

QCGRIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while TIREX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.38%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
QCGRIX CREF Growth Account Class R3	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
TIREX TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Fund Institutional Class	2.38%	3.56%	3.08%	2.71%	5.13%	3.07%	1.80%	6.18%	3.54%	7.20%	4.16%	5.65%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QCGRIX and TIREX in my portfolio?

QCGRIX and TIREX have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, QCGRIX or TIREX?

QCGRIX has higher volatility (6.82%) compared to TIREX (4.42%). In terms of maximum drawdown, QCGRIX dropped -23.93% vs TIREX's -74.18%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

TIREX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.33 vs 0.53), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.