About QCGLRX
CREF Global Equities Account R1 is a globally diversified variable annuity account designed to pursue favorable long-term returns through both capital appreciation and income generation. Managed by TIAA-CREF Investment Management, this account primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a broad array of domestic and foreign equities, typically maintaining an approximate 50/50 split between U.S. and international stocks, including exposure to emerging markets. The investment strategy blends active management, quantitative methods, and indexing to achieve its objectives. CREF Global Equities Account R1 features significant holdings in sectors such as information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, health care, and industrials, with leading portfolio positions in globally recognized companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Meta Platforms. The account tracks the MSCI All Country World Index as its benchmark, providing participants the flexibility to convert their accumulated balances into lifetime income options, highlighting its role in retirement planning. With billions in assets under management and a large, diversified portfolio, it serves as a significant vehicle for investors seeking broad exposure to global equity markets within a tax-advantaged, retirement-focused structure.
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol QCGLRX
QCGLRX had a total return of 23.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 22.21%.
