TLYIX vs. FFFAX
Compare and contrast key facts about TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund (TLYIX) and Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX).
TLYIX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Sep 29, 2009. FFFAX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Oct 17, 1996.
Performance
TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Performance Comparison
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TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLYIX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund | -0.53% | 17.02% | 11.83% | 17.24% | -16.30% | 13.19% | 15.53% | 23.03% | -5.76% | 16.49% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 0.63% | 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, TLYIX achieves a -0.53% return, which is significantly lower than FFFAX's 0.63% return. Over the past 10 years, TLYIX has outperformed FFFAX with an annualized return of 9.24%, while FFFAX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.25% annualized return.
TLYIX
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- -2.31%
- YTD
- -0.53%
- 6M
- 1.23%
- 1Y
- 15.15%
- 3Y*
- 12.88%
- 5Y*
- 6.80%
- 10Y*
- 9.24%
FFFAX
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- -1.28%
- YTD
- 0.63%
- 6M
- 1.71%
- 1Y
- 8.28%
- 3Y*
- 6.57%
- 5Y*
- 2.75%
- 10Y*
- 4.25%
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TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TLYIX has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is lower than FFFAX's 0.47% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TLYIX vs. FFFAX — Risk / Return Rank
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TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund (TLYIX) 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.
| TLYIX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.37 | 1.73 | -0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 2.42 | -0.45 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.34 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 2.36 | -0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.73 | 9.60 | -0.88 |
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
| TLYIX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.37 | 1.73 | -0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.60 | 0.52 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 | 0.93 | -0.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.71 | 1.03 | -0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between TLYIX and FFFAX is 0.80, 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
TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Dividend Comparison
TLYIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.72%, more than FFFAX's 3.23% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLYIX TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund | 3.72% | 3.70% | 3.09% | 2.19% | 2.70% | 2.89% | 2.03% | 2.26% | 2.73% | 0.15% | 2.56% | 0.27% |
FFFAX Fidelity Freedom Income Fund | 3.23% | 3.29% | 3.13% | 2.92% | 5.89% | 6.12% | 4.37% | 3.65% | 5.17% | 3.74% | 3.21% | 3.28% |
Drawdowns
TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TLYIX drawdown since its inception was -26.39%, which is greater than FFFAX's maximum drawdown of -17.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TLYIX and FFFAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TLYIX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.39% | -17.96% | -8.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.82% | -3.68% | -3.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.24% | -15.87% | -7.37% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.39% | -15.87% | -10.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.33% | -2.38% | -1.95% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.83% | -1.80% | -2.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.83% | 0.90% | +0.93% |
Volatility
TLYIX vs. FFFAX - Volatility Comparison
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2035 Fund (TLYIX) has a higher volatility of 4.26% compared to Fidelity Freedom Income Fund (FFFAX) at 2.35%. This indicates that TLYIX'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
| TLYIX | FFFAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.26% | 2.35% | +1.91% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 6.73% | 3.30% | +3.43% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 11.43% | 4.88% | +6.55% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 11.44% | 5.29% | +6.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 12.45% | 4.58% | +7.87% |