TIBDX vs. BCPIX
Compare and contrast key facts about TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund (TIBDX) and Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX).
TIBDX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Jul 1, 1999. BCPIX is managed by Brandes. It was launched on Dec 28, 2007.
Performance
TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Performance Comparison
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TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TIBDX TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | -0.48% | 7.38% | 1.95% | 5.63% | -13.68% | -0.95% | 8.10% | 9.57% | -0.64% | 4.48% |
BCPIX Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund | -0.32% | 6.71% | 1.98% | 6.70% | -10.78% | -0.34% | 5.77% | 6.65% | -0.45% | 2.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TIBDX achieves a -0.48% return, which is significantly lower than BCPIX's -0.32% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with TIBDX having a 2.01% annualized return and BCPIX not far behind at 1.93%.
TIBDX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -1.82%
- YTD
- -0.48%
- 6M
- 0.41%
- 1Y
- 3.86%
- 3Y*
- 3.70%
- 5Y*
- 0.18%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
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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TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TIBDX has a 0.29% expense ratio, which is lower than BCPIX's 0.30% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TIBDX vs. BCPIX — Risk / Return Rank
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TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund (TIBDX) 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.
| TIBDX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.98 | 0.93 | +0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.16 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.73 | 1.61 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.37 | 4.79 | +0.58 |
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
| TIBDX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 | 0.93 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.03 | 0.18 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.43 | 0.47 | -0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.95 | 0.33 | +0.62 |
Correlation
The correlation between TIBDX and BCPIX is 0.85, 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
TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Dividend Comparison
TIBDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.03%, less than BCPIX's 4.09% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TIBDX TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund | 4.03% | 4.34% | 3.60% | 3.22% | 2.44% | 2.39% | 4.45% | 3.09% | 2.88% | 2.93% | 3.80% | 4.68% |
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
TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TIBDX drawdown since its inception was -18.82%, smaller than the maximum BCPIX drawdown of -22.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TIBDX and BCPIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TIBDX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.82% | -22.43% | +3.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.98% | -2.58% | -0.40% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.82% | -15.19% | -3.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.82% | -15.19% | -3.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.34% | -1.87% | -0.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.31% | -4.28% | +1.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.96% | 0.87% | +0.09% |
Volatility
TIBDX vs. BCPIX - Volatility Comparison
TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund (TIBDX) has a higher volatility of 1.54% compared to Brandes Core Plus Fixed Income Fund (BCPIX) at 1.43%. This indicates that TIBDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier 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
| TIBDX | BCPIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.54% | 1.43% | +0.11% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.56% | 2.37% | +0.19% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.25% | 3.97% | +0.28% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.59% | 5.06% | +0.53% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.71% | 4.16% | +0.55% |