TCLFX vs. FFFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Fund (TCLFX) and Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX).
TCLFX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Oct 14, 2004. FFFAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 17, 1996.
Performance
TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Performance Comparison
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TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCLFX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Fund | -1.38% | 12.77% | 8.81% | 12.83% | -14.54% | 9.44% | 13.22% | 19.21% | -6.41% | 14.74% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 0.45% | 10.42% | 4.34% | 8.18% | -11.33% | 3.12% | 8.93% | 10.74% | -1.99% | 8.21% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TCLFX achieves a -1.38% return, which is significantly lower than FFFAX's 0.45% return. Over the past 10 years, TCLFX has outperformed FFFAX with an annualized return of 6.98%, while FFFAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.24% annualized return.
TCLFX
- 1D
- 1.49%
- 1M
- -3.41%
- YTD
- -1.38%
- 6M
- 0.36%
- 1Y
- 10.67%
- 3Y*
- 9.37%
- 5Y*
- 4.41%
- 10Y*
- 6.98%
FFFAX
- 1D
- 0.98%
- 1M
- -2.22%
- YTD
- 0.45%
- 6M
- 1.62%
- 1Y
- 8.19%
- 3Y*
- 6.51%
- 5Y*
- 2.71%
- 10Y*
- 4.24%
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TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TCLFX has a 0.52% expense ratio, which is higher than FFFAX's 0.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TCLFX vs. FFFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Fund (TCLFX) and Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX). 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.
| TCLFX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 1.75 | -0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 2.45 | -0.54 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.35 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 2.31 | -0.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.28 | 9.52 | -2.24 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| TCLFX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.34 | 1.75 | -0.40 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 | 0.93 | -0.20 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 1.03 | -0.56 |
Correlation
The correlation between TCLFX and FFFAX is 0.84, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Dividend Comparison
TCLFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.88%, more than FFFAX's 3.24% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCLFX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Fund | 4.88% | 4.81% | 3.42% | 2.14% | 5.63% | 7.38% | 4.75% | 3.53% | 6.46% | 2.33% | 5.05% | 4.79% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 3.24% | 3.29% | 3.13% | 2.92% | 5.89% | 6.12% | 4.37% | 3.65% | 5.17% | 3.74% | 3.21% | 3.28% |
Drawdowns
TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TCLFX drawdown since its inception was -48.12%, which is greater than FFFAX's maximum drawdown of -17.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TCLFX and FFFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TCLFX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.12% | -17.96% | -30.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.96% | -3.68% | -2.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.28% | -15.87% | -4.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.98% | -15.87% | -7.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.09% | -2.56% | -1.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.02% | -1.80% | -4.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.43% | 0.89% | +0.54% |
Volatility
TCLFX vs. FFFAX - Volatility Comparison
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Fund (TCLFX) has a higher volatility of 3.23% compared to Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX) at 2.44%. This indicates that TCLFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FFFAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TCLFX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.23% | 2.44% | +0.79% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.98% | 3.29% | +1.69% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 8.19% | 4.88% | +3.31% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.54% | 5.30% | +3.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 9.61% | 4.58% | +5.03% |