About TIEIX
Nuveen Equity Index Fund is a diversified mutual fund primarily focused on tracking the overall performance of the U.S. equity market. Its main objective is to provide a favorable long-term total return, with an emphasis on capital appreciation through investments in a broad portfolio of U.S. equity securities. The fund follows a passive management strategy, aiming to closely replicate the holdings and characteristics of the Russell 3000 Index—a benchmark that comprises approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market and provides comprehensive exposure to large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks across key sectors.
The portfolio is constructed by investing at least 80% of assets in equity securities found within its benchmark index, with investments spanning technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, financial services, and healthcare. Notable holdings typically include major U.S. corporations such as Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, reflecting its diverse, market-weighted approach. Nuveen Equity Index Fund is recognized for its low expense ratio and cost-effective structure, making it a competitive option within the large blend category. Its strategy and scale position it as a core holding for investors seeking broad, representative exposure to the U.S. stock market through an indexed investment vehicle.
Fund Family Nuveen
Category Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol TIEIX
Share Class Class R6
Index Russell 3000 TR
TIEIX had a total return of 23.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.61%.
