Large-Cap Blend



Objective & Philosophy
The Large-Cap Blend investment strategy seeks a favorable long-term total return through both capital appreciation and investment income, primarily from income-producing equity securities. The investment team believes that in a dynamic marketplace the stock prices of large, historically successful companies do not always reflect their current or long-term values.
Key Facts
Asset Class: Equity
Inception Date: 09/02/1997
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index
Portfolio Management: Susan Kempler, CFA (Managing Director)
Learn More: Strategy Profile (PDF)
Investment Strategy
The Large-Cap Blend investment team conducts fundamental analysis and meets with companies’ senior management teams to uncover the potential for revenue and earnings growth. The team utilizes a bottom-up, valuation-driven approach to identify companies with sound business structures and practices, strong market position with defensible franchises, positive cash flow with the ability to redeploy to maintain growth and a history of consistent dividend growth.
Performance & Statistics

All data is shown in U.S. Dollars. Non-performance information is based on a representative account of the strategy. Each portfolio may differ due to specific investment restrictions and guidelines. Past performance is not an indicator or guarantee of future results. The gross performance returns presented reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings but do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees and other expenses. A client's return will be reduced by advisory fees and any other expenses it may incur in the management of its investment advisory account.

Portfolios within the composite are subject to certain risks such as market and investment style risk.

The S&P 500 Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of the stocks of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy.

The separate account minimum is $50 Million.

This material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell any product or service to which this information may relate.  TIAA-CREF claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®).  TIAA-CREF is a group of companies that manages domestic, international and global investment strategies for clients worldwide, and provides insurance-related financial services. To receive a complete list and descriptions of TIAA-CREF composites and/or a presentation that adheres to the GIPS standards, please Contact Us.

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