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Nuveen Core Equity Fund Nuveen Core Equity Fund Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible! Dear Shareholder: We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal affecting your fund, which will be considered at a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the fund on March 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the recor Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Nuveen Core Equity Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the recor Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Nuveen Core Equity Fund UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.

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VIA EDGAR September 25, 2025 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 153 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-76651 and 811-09301) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the TIAA-CREF Funds (the “Registrant”) on behalf of two of its serie

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Jeremy D. Franklin Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] September 22, 2025 Kim McManus U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 153 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 33

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Jeremy D. Franklin Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] September 8, 2025 Kim McManus U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 153 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333

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Brian H. Lawrence Vice President, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.617.8834 [email protected] July 15, 2025 Lisa Larkin U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 152 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-76651, 8

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May 2, 2025

APP WD/A May 2, 2025 Securities & Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Request for Withdrawal of Form 40-APP filed by the entities listed in Appendix A (the “Registrants”);   SEC Accession No.

Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund ** TIME SENSITIVE **

425 Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund ** TIME SENSITIVE ** Filed by TIAA-CREF Funds (Commission File No.

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PO Box 43131 Providence, RI 02940-3131 Filed by TIAA-CREF Funds (Commission File No.

Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund

425 Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund Filed by TIAA-CREF Funds (Commission File No. 333-282593) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (Commission File No. 811- 05309) Please exercise your right to vote as soon as possible! Dear Sharehol

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2024

POS EX 1 d872884dposex.htm TIAA-CREF FUNDS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2024 File No. 333-282594 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ☐ Pre-Effective Amendment No. ☒ Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 TIAA-CREF FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Char

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Filed by TIAA-CREF Funds (Commission File No. 333-282593) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (Commission File No. 811- 05309) PO Box 43131 Providence, RI 02940-3131 RESPONSE NEEDED Re: Your investment in Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1

Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Please vote promptly VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY Dear Shareholder: We recently sent you proxy materials concerning an important proposal regarding your investm

Filed by TIAA-CREF Funds (Commission File No. 333-282593) pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc. (Commission File No. 811- 05309) Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION Please

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2024

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2024 File No.

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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Auditor CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of TIAA-CREF Funds of our report dated December 21, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Nuveen Social Choice Low Carbon Equity Fund (formerly TIAA-CREF Social Choice Low Carbon Equity Fund) and Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund’s (formerly TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund) Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2023.

November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549-1090 Re: Withdrawal of a Registration Withdrawal Request by the entities listed in Appendix A (the “Registrants”): SEC Accession No.

November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024 Securities & Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Request for Withdrawal of Form 40-APP filed by the entities listed in Appendix A (the “Registrants”); SEC Accession No.

TIAA-CREF Funds 730 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017-3206 November 8, 2024

DEL AM 1 d881834ddelam.htm DEL AM TIAA-CREF Funds 730 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017-3206 November 8, 2024 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund, a series of TIAA-CREF Funds Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-282594) Ladies and Gentlemen:  Pursuant to Rule 473 under the

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October 18, 2024

RW October 18, 2024 Securities & Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Request for Withdrawal of Form 40-APP filed by the entities listed in Appendix A (the “Registrants”); SEC Accession No.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that Joseph A. Boateng, a member of the Board of Trustees of TIAA-CREF Funds (the “Trust”), whose signature appears below, constitutes and appoints: MARK J. CZARNIECKI, JEREMY FRANKLIN, DIANA R. GONZALEZ, BRIAN H. LAWRENCE, KEVIN J. MCCARTHY, JOHN M. MCCANN, MARK L. WINGET and RACHAEL ZUFALL, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful attorn

Rachael M. Zufall

Rachael M. Zufall Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4446 [email protected] October 10, 2024 TIAA-CREF Funds Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund 730 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017-3206 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is furnished in connection with the filing by TIAA-CREF Funds, a Delaware statutory trust

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2024

N-14 Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2024 File No.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of TIAA-CREF Funds of our report dated December 21, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Nuveen Social Choice Low Carbon Equity Fund (formerly TIAA-CREF Social Choice Low Equity Carbon Fund) and Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity Fund’s (formerly TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Fund) Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2023.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2024

N-14 Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 11, 2024 File No.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that Joseph A. Boateng, a member of the Board of Trustees of TIAA-CREF Funds (the “Trust”), whose signature appears below, constitutes and appoints: MARK J. CZARNIECKI, JEREMY FRANKLIN, DIANA R. GONZALEZ, BRIAN H. LAWRENCE, KEVIN J. MCCARTHY, JOHN M. MCCANN, MARK L. WINGET and RACHAEL ZUFALL, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful attorn

Rachael M. Zufall

Rachael M. Zufall Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4446 [email protected] October 10, 2024 TIAA-CREF Funds Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund 730 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017-3206 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is furnished in connection with the filing by TIAA-CREF Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Acquirin

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of TIAA-CREF Funds of our report dated December 21, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund’s (formerly TIAA-CREF Mid-Cap Value Fund) Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2023 and our report dated December 28, 2023, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in Nuveen Mid Cap Value 1 Fund’s (formerly Nuveen Mid Cap Value Fund) Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2023.

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Jeremy D. Franklin Managing Director, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] July 18, 2024 Ashley Vroman-Lee Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 146 to Registration Statement on Form N-

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Appendix A CIK File# Fund Name Registrant Name FYE Review 1  0001084380 811-09301 TIAA-CREF Equity Index Fund TIAA-CREF Funds 10/31/2023 2  0001084380 811-09301 TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Fund TIAA-CREF Funds 10/31/2023 3  0001084380 811-09301 TIAA-CREF

April 16, 2024 VIA EDGAR Mr. Brian Szilagyi Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review & Accounting Office U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: SOX Review for Teachers Advisors, LLC (File numbers listed in Exhibit A) Dear Mr. Szilagyi: This letter addresses the comments you provided in a telephone discussion on March 18, 2024, regarding review

ARCO / Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. / TIAA-CREF FUNDS Passive Investment

CUSIP No. G0457F107 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.-A (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) G0457F107 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

rpfsoiwcover82023 The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

rpfsoiwcover82023 The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund August 31, 2023 1 (Unaudited) SHARES DESCRIPTION VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI. Consolidated Schedule of Investments (In thousands) R

The schedule of investment (“SOI”) of the TIAA‐CREF Real Property Fund, LP and its subsidiaries attached to this Form N‐PORT Part F filing (the “RPF SOI”) do not constitute part of the Funds’ SOI.

TIAA-CREF Funds Important Information for Shareholders

TIAA-CREF Funds Important Information for Shareholders The following updates and supplements certain information contained in the Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”), dated October 13, 2023, furnished to the shareholders of the TIAA-CREF Funds in connection with the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 3:30 p.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.   ) Filed by the Registrant ☒       Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC241.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC233.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC292.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC238.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC235.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

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Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC290.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

Finance LLC

NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC234.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC243.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

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Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

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Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC230.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

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NPORT-EX 2 tiaaC009.htm Portfolio of investments (unaudited) Growth & Income Fund January 31, 2023 1 SHARES COMPANY REFERENCERATE & SPREAD VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS - 2 .4 % 733,288 * Tesla, Inc $ 127,020,147‌ TOTAL AUTOMOBILES & COMPONENTS 127,020,147‌ BANKS - 2 .1 % 120,754 * SVB Financial Group 36,520,840‌ 1,568,095 Wells Fargo & Co 73,496,612‌ TOTAL BANKS 110,017,452

Finance LLC

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CUSIP No. G0457F107 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO §240.13D-1(b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO §240.13d-2 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.-A (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) G04

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Tax Opinion of Counsel.

Tax Opinion of Counsel. Three Bryant Park 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6797 +1 212 698 3500 Main +1 212 698 3599 Fax www.dechert.com October 28, 2022 Board of Trustees TIAA-CREF Funds 730 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 Board of Directors Nuveen Investment Trust II 333 West Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: You have requested our opinion regarding certain

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Power of Attorney for Loren M. Starr.

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VIA EDGAR October 4, 2022 Ashley Vroman-Lee Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management?Disclosure Review and Accounting Office 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds (?TCF?) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos. 333-266644 and 811-09301) Related to the Reorganization of Nuveen International Growth Fund (?Target Fund?) in

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E. Scott Wickerham Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.5403 [email protected] September 21, 2022 Chad Eskildsen Staff Accountant U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management, Disclosure Review and Accounting 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Comments on Cer

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VIA EDGAR September 9, 2022 Ashley Vroman-Lee Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management?Disclosure Review and Accounting Office 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds (?TCF?) Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos. 333-266644 and 811-09301) Related to the Reorganization of Nuveen International Growth Fund (?Target Fund?)

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Jeremy D. Franklin Vice President, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] August 19, 2022 Ashley Vroman-Lee Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 139 to Registration Statement on Form N-1

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm of Nuveen International Growth Fund, a series of Nuveen Investment Trust II.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Nuveen Investment Trust II of our report dated September 28, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the Nuveen International Growth Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended July 31, 2021.

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm of TIAA-CREF International Opportunities Fund, a series of the TIAA-CREF Funds trust.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of TIAA-CREF Funds of our report dated December 16, 2021, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in TIAA-CREF International Opportunities Fund?s Annual Report on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2021.

Power of Attorney for Forrest Berkley, Joseph A. Boateng, Janice C. Eberly, Nancy A. Eckl, Michael A. Forrester, Howell E. Jackson, Thomas J. Kenny, and James M. Poterba.

POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that Forrest Berkley, a member of the Board of Trustees of TIAA-CREF Funds (the ?Company?), whose signature appears below, constitutes and appoints: Derek B.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2022 File No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ? Pre-Effective Amendment No. ? Post-Effective Amendment No. TIAA-CREF FUNDS (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) 730 Third Avenue New York, New York 10017 (Addres

Opinion of Counsel Regarding Legality of the Securities Being Registered.

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Jeremy D. Franklin Vice President, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] July 25, 2022 Ashley Vroman-Lee Senior Counsel U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 139 to Registration Statement on Form N-1A

May 19, 2022

Jeremy D. Franklin Vice President, Associate General Counsel 8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28262 T 704.988.4101 [email protected] May 19, 2022 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: TIAA-CREF Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 139 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File Nos. 333-76651 and 811-09301) Ladies and Gentleme

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

tiaalcf2022022820220421220434464.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.0%a DIRECT REAL ESTATE—4.9% TIAA-CREF Real Property Fund LP (purchased 8/01/16-2/25/22; cost $24,539,000) $ 29,490,034‌ 2,300,315 b

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS - Lifestyle Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS LIFESTYLE INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES?100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

tiaalcf2022022820220421220434464.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.0%a DIRECT REAL ESTATE—4.9% TIAA-CREF Real Property Fund LP (purchased 8/01/16-2/25/22; cost $24,539,000) $ 29,490,034‌ 2,300,315 b

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

tiaalcf2022022820220421220434464.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.0%a DIRECT REAL ESTATE—4.9% TIAA-CREF Real Property Fund LP (purchased 8/01/16-2/25/22; cost $24,539,000) $ 29,490,034‌ 2,300,315 b

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS - Lifestyle Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS LIFESTYLE INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS

NPORT-EX 2 tiaalsf.htm TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS - Lifestyle Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS LIFESTYLE INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.2%a FIXED INCOME—40.1% 1,980,188 TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund $ 20,257,323‌ 1,969,872 TIAA-CREF Core Plus Bond Fund 20,230,590‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 40,487,913‌ INTERNATIONA

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Managed Allocation Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS MANAGED ALLOCATION FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS

NPORT-EX 2 tiaalsf.htm TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS - Lifestyle Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS LIFESTYLE INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.2%a FIXED INCOME—40.1% 1,980,188 TIAA-CREF Core Bond Fund $ 20,257,323‌ 1,969,872 TIAA-CREF Core Plus Bond Fund 20,230,590‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 40,487,913‌ INTERNATIONA

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

tiaalcf2022022820220421220434464.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.0%a DIRECT REAL ESTATE—4.9% TIAA-CREF Real Property Fund LP (purchased 8/01/16-2/25/22; cost $24,539,000) $ 29,490,034‌ 2,300,315 b

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

tiaalcif2022022820220426205432127.pdf TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.9%a FIXED INCOME—40.2% 23,078,163 TIAA-CREF Bond Index Fund $ 248,321,033‌ TOTAL FIXED INCOME 248,321,033‌

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS - Lifecycle Index Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE INDEX FUNDS LIFECYCLE INDEX RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—99.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS

TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS - Lifestyle Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFESTYLE FUNDS LIFESTYLE INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES?100.

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund

TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS - Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund TIAA-CREF LIFECYCLE FUNDS LIFECYCLE RETIREMENT INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) February 28, 2022 SHARES SECURITY VALUE AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES—100.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Growth & Income Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS GROWTH & INCOME FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) January 31, 2022 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 99.

TIAA-CREF FUNDS

tiaa00010843802021123120220223150440231.pdf TIAA-CREF FUNDS - Real Estate Securities Fund TIAA-CREF FUNDS REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (unaudited) December 31, 2021 SHARES COMPANY VALUE COMMON STOCKS - 98.5% DIVERSIFIED REITS - 1.0% 2,300,000 * DigitalBridge Group, Inc $ 19,159,000‌ 800,000 STORE Capital Corp 27,520,000‌ TOTAL DIVERSIFIED REITS 46,679,000‌ HEALTH CARE REITS