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Core bond funds

Core bonds designed to outperform in shifting markets

Actively managed funds designed to capitalize on market disruptions and provide attractive returns across market cycles

TIAA-CREF core bond funds are highly differentiated portfolios that seek outperformance to the broad bond market and incorporate risk management in every investment decision.

Featured core bond funds

Invests primarily across U.S. investment grade securities


Roles in a portfolio

  • Provides an anchor for benchmark-minded investors
  • Allows investors to tactically allocate to out-of-benchmark sectors/markets

     

Prioritizes direct and measurable impact investments and ESG leaders3


Roles in a portfolio

  • Provides an anchor for benchmark-minded investors
  • Allows investors to tactically allocate to out-of-benchmark sectors/markets

     

Allows up to 30% in potentially higher yielding and diversifying "plus" sectors


Roles in a portfolio

  • Provides a holistic fixed income allocation to help minimize portfolio construction complexity

     
120+

years managing assets designed for yield1

Top 5

manager of U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets2

One

of the largest fixed income research teams

Focusing on risk to help minimize volatility and improve diversification

We closely monitor risk/return measures to minimize any element of surprise. Fundamental credit research analysis, diversification and risk management are essential to preserving capital and generating long-term returns for investors.

Joseph Higgins, Portfolio Manager, Head of Multi-Sector Portfolio Management

Security selection and flexibility to allocate to parts of the bond universe that are offering the most attractive long-term risk reward prospects have never been more important.

- Joseph Higgins, Portfolio Manager, Head of Multi-Sector Portfolio Management

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1Nuveen traces its history back to 1898 and TIAA was founded in 1918.
2Pensions & Investments, 06 Jun 2022. Rankings based on U.S. institutional tax-exempt assets under management as of 31 Dec 2021 reported by each responding asset manager; updated annually.
3Bonds must demonstrate environmental, social and governance leadership within their issuers’ industries and/or have direct and measurable social and environmental impact.

Nuveen mutual funds and TIAA-CREF mutual funds span a range of asset classes. Our distinct fund families are comprised of different investment strategies, each with their own features, terms and conditions, fee structures and risk factors. There are no exchange privileges between the fund families. Nuveen mutual fund returns are updated on the first business day of each month and TIAA-CREF mutual fund returns are updated on the second business day of each month.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. This material is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or an investment strategy, and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor, or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor’s objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her advisors.

Before investing, carefully consider fund investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and other information that should be read carefully, please request a prospectus or summary prospectus from your financial professional or Nuveen at 800.752.8700 or visit nuveen.com.

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