TGRNX vs. BCPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund (TGRNX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX).
TGRNX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Nov 16, 2018. BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007.
Performance
TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Performance Comparison
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TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGRNX TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | -0.50% | 6.76% | 3.08% | 5.73% | -13.43% | -0.60% | 8.57% | 9.15% | 1.43% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.32% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | 1.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TGRNX achieves a -0.50% return, which is significantly lower than BCPIX's -0.32% return.
TGRNX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.51%
- YTD
- -0.50%
- 6M
- 0.25%
- 1Y
- 3.91%
- 3Y*
- 3.90%
- 5Y*
- 0.40%
- 10Y*
- —
BCPIX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -1.53%
- YTD
- -0.32%
- 6M
- 0.49%
- 1Y
- 3.41%
- 3Y*
- 3.81%
- 5Y*
- 0.88%
- 10Y*
- 1.93%
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TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TGRNX has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is higher than BCPIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TGRNX vs. BCPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund (TGRNX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX). 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.
| TGRNX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.25 | 0.93 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.83 | 1.35 | +0.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.16 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.02 | 1.61 | +0.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.18 | 4.79 | +2.39 |
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
| TGRNX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.25 | 0.93 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.08 | 0.18 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.47 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.33 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between TGRNX and BCPIX is 0.89, 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
TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Dividend Comparison
TGRNX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.97%, less than BCPIX's 4.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGRNX TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund | 3.97% | 4.31% | 4.48% | 3.30% | 2.69% | 2.76% | 4.20% | 4.38% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | 4.09% | 4.32% | 3.67% | 2.91% | 2.54% | 1.89% | 1.76% | 2.77% | 2.90% | 2.49% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
Drawdowns
TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TGRNX drawdown since its inception was -17.85%, smaller than the maximum BCPIX drawdown of -22.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TGRNX and BCPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TGRNX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.85% | -22.43% | +4.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.47% | -2.58% | +0.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.85% | -15.19% | -2.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -15.19% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.94% | -1.87% | -0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.32% | -4.28% | -1.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.69% | 0.87% | -0.18% |
Volatility
TGRNX vs. BCPIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for TIAA-CREF Green Bond Fund (TGRNX) is 1.13%, while Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) has a volatility of 1.43%. This indicates that TGRNX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BCPIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TGRNX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.13% | 1.43% | -0.30% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.06% | 2.37% | -0.31% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.36% | 3.97% | -0.61% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.82% | 5.06% | -0.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.84% | 4.16% | +0.68% |