VIIIX vs. TILIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX) and TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund (TILIX).
VIIIX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jul 7, 1997. TILIX is managed by TIAA Investments. It was launched on Oct 1, 2002.
Performance
VIIIX vs. TILIX - Performance Comparison
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VIIIX vs. TILIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | -7.06% | 17.87% | 26.29% | 25.79% | -18.14% | 28.69% | 18.41% | 31.48% | -4.41% | 21.82% |
TILIX TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | -13.04% | 18.41% | 33.31% | 42.64% | -29.22% | 27.63% | 38.43% | 36.30% | -1.66% | 28.49% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, VIIIX achieves a -7.06% return, which is significantly higher than TILIX's -13.04% return. Over the past 10 years, VIIIX has underperformed TILIX with an annualized return of 13.82%, while TILIX has yielded a comparatively higher 16.09% annualized return.
VIIIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -7.68%
- YTD
- -7.06%
- 6M
- -4.59%
- 1Y
- 14.44%
- 3Y*
- 17.57%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.82%
TILIX
- 1D
- -0.44%
- 1M
- -8.64%
- YTD
- -13.04%
- 6M
- -12.14%
- 1Y
- 14.38%
- 3Y*
- 19.64%
- 5Y*
- 11.88%
- 10Y*
- 16.09%
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VIIIX vs. TILIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
VIIIX has a 0.02% expense ratio, which is lower than TILIX's 0.05% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
VIIIX vs. TILIX — Risk / Return Rank
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VIIIX vs. TILIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX) and TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund (TILIX). 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.
| VIIIX | TILIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.84 | 0.65 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.30 | 1.10 | +0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.15 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.06 | 0.67 | +0.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.14 | 2.32 | +2.83 |
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
| VIIIX | TILIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 | 0.65 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.69 | 0.56 | +0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.46 | 0.56 | -0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between VIIIX and TILIX is 0.96, 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
VIIIX vs. TILIX - Dividend Comparison
VIIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.90%, less than TILIX's 5.07% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIIIX Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares | 2.90% | 2.11% | 3.66% | 2.66% | 3.39% | 4.79% | 3.07% | 2.86% | 2.45% | 1.84% | 2.38% | 2.47% |
TILIX TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund | 5.07% | 4.41% | 3.25% | 1.90% | 11.00% | 8.76% | 1.91% | 2.38% | 4.01% | 0.68% | 1.33% | 1.32% |
Drawdowns
VIIIX vs. TILIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum VIIIX drawdown since its inception was -55.18%, which is greater than TILIX's maximum drawdown of -50.54%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VIIIX and TILIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| VIIIX | TILIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.18% | -50.54% | -4.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.12% | -16.24% | +4.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.50% | -32.68% | +8.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.79% | -32.68% | -1.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.90% | -16.24% | +7.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.07% | -7.77% | -2.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.49% | 4.73% | -2.24% |
Volatility
VIIIX vs. TILIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Vanguard Institutional Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VIIIX) is 4.24%, while TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Fund (TILIX) has a volatility of 5.34%. This indicates that VIIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TILIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| VIIIX | TILIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.24% | 5.34% | -1.10% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.08% | 11.80% | -2.72% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.13% | 22.35% | -4.22% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.85% | 21.44% | -4.59% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.02% | 21.01% | -2.99% |