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Nuveen Lifecycle Index Funds

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Chart reflects rankings for target date funds over the 10/5/3 yr period based on information available from Morningstar for the target–date fund category as of 31 Mar 2025. Nuveen Lifecycle Index funds are compared to the top three providers of passive target date funds, determined by total assets under management.

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Nuveen Lifecycle Funds provide an outcome-oriented approach designed to help build sufficient savings and income through retirement.

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Effective 01 May 2024, the name of the Series changed from TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Index Funds to Nuveen Lifecycle Index Funds. This change did not impact any of the underlying Funds’ investment strategies or portfolio management

*Comparison of share classes shown would apply for retirement plans with assets in target date funds of less than $100M. Fund selection for comparison considered minimum investment and performance history. Not all competitors have comparable vintages, but only funds offered by Nuveen and the competitors are shown.

Chart reflects rankings for target date funds over the 10/5/3 yr period based on information available from Morningstar for the target–date fund category as of 31 Mar. Nuveen Lifecycle Index funds are compared to the top three providers of passive target date funds, determined by total assets under management.

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