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Performance

TIGRX vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund (TIGRX) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
11.68%
10.74%
TIGRX
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TIGRX achieves a 30.28% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 23.40% return. Over the past 10 years, TIGRX has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 12.51%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.08% annualized return.


TIGRX

YTD

30.28%

1M

0.54%

6M

11.68%

1Y

36.52%

5Y (annualized)

15.16%

10Y (annualized)

12.51%

QQQ

YTD

23.40%

1M

1.56%

6M

10.75%

1Y

30.41%

5Y (annualized)

20.90%

10Y (annualized)

18.08%

Key characteristics


TIGRXQQQ
Sharpe Ratio2.821.71
Sortino Ratio3.822.29
Omega Ratio1.521.31
Calmar Ratio4.282.19
Martin Ratio19.447.95
Ulcer Index1.86%3.73%
Daily Std Dev12.78%17.38%
Max Drawdown-49.52%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-1.35%-2.13%

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TIGRX vs. QQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

TIGRX has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than QQQ's 0.20% expense ratio.


TIGRX
TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund
Expense ratio chart for TIGRX: current value at 0.40% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.40%
Expense ratio chart for QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%

Correlation

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The correlation between TIGRX and QQQ 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

TIGRX vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund (TIGRX) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for TIGRX, currently valued at 2.82, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.002.821.71
The chart of Sortino ratio for TIGRX, currently valued at 3.82, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.822.29
The chart of Omega ratio for TIGRX, currently valued at 1.52, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.521.31
The chart of Calmar ratio for TIGRX, currently valued at 4.28, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.004.282.19
The chart of Martin ratio for TIGRX, currently valued at 19.44, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0019.447.95
TIGRX
QQQ

The current TIGRX Sharpe Ratio is 2.82, which is higher than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.71. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TIGRX and QQQ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.82
1.71
TIGRX
QQQ

Dividends

TIGRX vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

TIGRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.15%, more than QQQ's 0.60% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
TIGRX
TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund
1.15%1.40%1.60%0.92%1.15%1.44%1.45%1.04%1.37%1.26%1.15%1.17%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.60%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

TIGRX vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TIGRX drawdown since its inception was -49.52%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TIGRX and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.35%
-2.13%
TIGRX
QQQ

Volatility

TIGRX vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Fund (TIGRX) is 3.87%, while Invesco QQQ (QQQ) has a volatility of 5.66%. This indicates that TIGRX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.87%
5.66%
TIGRX
QQQ