| Scorecard |
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5 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
3
5
4
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
5 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
B-
(Buy)
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#1 in Target Date 2016-2020
U.S. News evaluated 46 Target Date 2016-2020 Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
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Performance
The fund has returned 11.68 percent over the past year, and 9.35 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 7.2% |
| 1 Year | 11.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 9.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks high total return over time through a combination of capital appreciation and income. The fund is a "fund of funds" that invests in Institutional Class shares of other funds of the Trust and potentially in other investment pools or investment products. It invests in underlying funds according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors retiring or planning to retire within a few years of 2020. The fund has a policy of investing at least 80% of its assets (net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in underlying funds that are managed to seek investment returns that track particular market indices.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index 2020 Fund has an expense ratio of 0.09 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
