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TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Retail (TCTRX)On Nov 6: 10.14  Up 0.01 (0.10%)  
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TIAA-CREF Short-Term Bond Retail
730 Third Ave. New York NY 10017
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Short-Term Bond
Fund Family:TIAA-CREF Mutual Funds
Net Assets:111.63M
Year-to-Date Return:4.86%
Yield:3.45%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:31-Mar-06
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Short-Term Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John Michael Cerra
Lead Manager since 31-Mar-06
Cerra joined Teachers Advisors, Inc. in 1985, and serves as Lead Portfolio manager.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$2,000
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$2,500
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
TCTRX can be purchased from 14 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks high current income consistent with preservation of capital. The fund invests primarily in a broad range of debt securities comprising the Lehman Brothers Mutual Fund Short (one- five year) government/credit index. It invests at least 80% of assets in U.S. treasury and agency securities and corporate bonds with maturities less than five years. The fund invests up to 15% of assets in the securities of foreign issuers.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Sep-09): 0.02
Last Cap Gain (22-Dec-06): 0.00
Annual Holdings Turnover 102.00%
Average for Category: 107.45%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseTCTRXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:0.40% 0.91%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 2.64%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.11%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 222$405
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 395$645
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ 896$1,328
* Per $10,000 invested


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