TCLTX vs. PTDIX
Compare and contrast key facts about TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund (TCLTX) and Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund (PTDIX).
TCLTX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Oct 14, 2004. PTDIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Feb 28, 2001.
Performance
TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Performance Comparison
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TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCLTX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund | -2.54% | 12.09% | 8.17% | 11.68% | -13.76% | 8.19% | 12.11% | 17.49% | -5.43% | 12.89% |
PTDIX Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | -4.20% | 15.59% | 17.43% | 18.33% | -18.13% | 15.35% | 16.04% | 24.91% | -7.95% | 20.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TCLTX achieves a -2.54% return, which is significantly higher than PTDIX's -4.20% return. Over the past 10 years, TCLTX has underperformed PTDIX with an annualized return of 6.20%, while PTDIX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.48% annualized return.
TCLTX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -4.81%
- YTD
- -2.54%
- 6M
- -0.65%
- 1Y
- 8.67%
- 3Y*
- 8.24%
- 5Y*
- 3.94%
- 10Y*
- 6.20%
PTDIX
- 1D
- -0.13%
- 1M
- -7.05%
- YTD
- -4.20%
- 6M
- -2.23%
- 1Y
- 11.01%
- 3Y*
- 13.35%
- 5Y*
- 6.84%
- 10Y*
- 9.48%
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TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TCLTX has a 0.52% expense ratio, which is higher than PTDIX's 0.01% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TCLTX vs. PTDIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund (TCLTX) and Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund (PTDIX). 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.
| TCLTX | PTDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.23 | 0.86 | +0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.74 | 1.30 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.18 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 1.00 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.37 | 4.85 | +1.52 |
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
| TCLTX | PTDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.23 | 0.86 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 | 0.51 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 | 0.69 | +0.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.45 | +0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between TCLTX and PTDIX is 0.97, 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
TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Dividend Comparison
TCLTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.60%, less than PTDIX's 10.23% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCLTX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund | 4.60% | 4.49% | 3.33% | 2.38% | 5.36% | 7.49% | 4.91% | 3.36% | 6.53% | 2.44% | 5.09% | 4.63% |
PTDIX Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund | 10.23% | 9.80% | 12.28% | 4.40% | 8.61% | 8.92% | 6.01% | 7.26% | 9.28% | 6.07% | 4.86% | 6.73% |
Drawdowns
TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TCLTX drawdown since its inception was -44.15%, smaller than the maximum PTDIX drawdown of -54.38%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TCLTX and PTDIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TCLTX | PTDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.15% | -54.38% | +10.23% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.39% | -9.72% | +4.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.99% | -25.43% | +6.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.39% | -30.02% | +9.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.01% | -7.32% | +2.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.24% | -7.54% | +2.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.29% | 2.01% | -0.72% |
Volatility
TCLTX vs. PTDIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Fund (TCLTX) is 2.49%, while Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund (PTDIX) has a volatility of 4.17%. This indicates that TCLTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PTDIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TCLTX | PTDIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.49% | 4.17% | -1.68% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.26% | 7.34% | -3.08% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 7.24% | 12.99% | -5.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.59% | 13.44% | -5.85% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.32% | 13.79% | -5.47% |