Institutional InvestorsBusiness Banking Open an accountGet Help Retire Invest Bank Learn About TIAA Search LOG IN PRODUCTS Mutual funds A mutual fund is a collection of professionally selected and managed stocks, bonds, cash or alternative investments grouped together in one fund. Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a wide range of mutual funds. What's on this page: Get The Basics Investment Options Responsible Investing Resources Take Action GET THE BASICS A convenient, simple approach to investing Don't put all your eggs in one basket Mutual funds provide multiple investment opportunities in one fund. This can provide lower risk through diversification and lower costs for you. Professional money management We handle all the day-to-day decisions, such as buying, selling and researching investment opportunities for our actively managed funds. Easy access to your money Mutual funds allow you to buy and sell shares as well as convert your assets to cash with ease. View TIAA-CREF Mutual Fund Performance INVESTMENT OPTIONS We offer a wide selection of mutual funds to help you achieve your financial goals. RESOURCES TAKE ACTION We’re here to help you Ready to invest in mutual funds? Get Started Give us a call 800-842-2252 Weekdays, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (ET) Please note, the target date for Lifecycle funds is the approximate date when investors plan to start withdrawing their money. The principal value of the fund(s) is not guaranteed at any time, including at the target date. Diversification is a technique to help reduce risk. There is no guarantee that diversification will protect against a loss of income. This material is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute fiduciary investment advice under ERISA, a securities recommendation under all securities laws, or an insurance product recommendation under state insurance laws or regulations. This material does not take into account any specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on the investor’s own objectives and circumstances. 1561149 Not a customer yet? Open An Account We're here to help Contact Us Find an ATM Find a local office For individual customers TIAA.org TIAA mobile app Trust Company TIAA Bank® Enroll in an employer's plan Co-browse For employers Plan sponsors Consultants 3rd-party administrators TIAA Institute For institutional investors Asset management Planned giving For financial advisors TIAA Investments Nuveen Retirement advisors Institutional consultants Regulation Best Interest Form CRS Learn more FINRA BrokerCheck Check the background of this firm on FINRAs BrokerCheck FINRA Manual and other related FINRA information About TIAA News & press Careers Awards & recognition Our leadership team Governance & leadership Corporate social responsibility Diversity & inclusion Brochures Site map Security Accessibility Terms & conditions Prospectus Privacy Business continuity Confidentiality for victims of domestic violence Investment, insurance and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any federal government agency, are not a condition to any banking service or activity, and may lose value. Consumer and commercial deposit and lending products and services are provided by TIAA Bank®, a division of TIAA, FSB. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. The TIAA group of companies does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your tax or legal advisor to address your specific circumstances. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC , distributes securities products. SIPC only protects customers’ securities and cash held in brokerage accounts. Annuity contracts and certificates are issued by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) and College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF), New York, NY. Each is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America is domiciled in New York, NY, with its principal place of business in New York, NY. Its California Certificate of Authority number is 3092. TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company is domiciled in New York, NY, with its principal place of business in New York, NY. Its California Certificate of Authority number is 6992. Read the TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Statement of Financial Condition . © 2021 and prior years, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, New York, NY 10017