TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2045 Retirement Fund

Scorecard
3 / 5 Stars
Lipper
4 4 1 5 3
Zacks Investment Research
1 (Strong Buy)
Standard & Poor's
5 / 5 Stars
TheStreet.com
C+ (Hold)

U.S. News evaluated 43 Target Date 2041-2045 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 25.07 percent over the past year, 13.79 percent over the past three years, and 3.41 percent over the past five years.

Trailing Returns Updated 05.31.2013
Year to date 10.6%
1 Year 25.1%
3 Years (Annualized) 13.8%
5 Years (Annualized) 3.4%
10 Years (Annualized) N/A

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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 (collectively, the "underlying funds"). It invests in underlying funds according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors retiring or planning to retire within a few years of 2045.

Fees

Fees are High compared to funds in the same category.
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2045 Retirement Fund has an expense ratio of 0.25 percent.

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Risk

Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.

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