Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Investment Activity Q2 2026

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association Of America (TIAA), a significant institutional investor, saw its portfolio performance and composition analyzed for Q2 2026. The analysis highlights specific actions taken during the quarter based on disclosed data.

Purchase Patterns in Q2

TIAA demonstrated active buying behavior this quarter, adding several positions or increasing their stake significantly in existing holdings. Notably, they increased exposure to Vanguard ETFs and made notable additions to specific large-cap stocks.

• Among the most significant purchases were increases in International Business Machine (IBM), raising its portfolio allocation from 0.53% to an unspecified higher level, though it remains below the top five threshold.
• Similarly, they boosted their position in Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), increasing shares by 625.71% and its allocation to 0.42%, indicating a strong confidence in this healthcare technology company.
• Direct purchases of individual stocks also occurred, including Corning Inc. (GLW), where shares increased by 349.83%, and Vanguard Mid Cap ETF (VO) saw a substantial increase in its allocation.
• The investor also added to their holdings of Vanguard Real Estate Index ETF (VNQ), increasing its portfolio percentage from 0.2% to an unspecified higher level, reflecting a continued interest in real estate assets.
• Furthermore, TIAA increased their stake in Vanguard FTSE Developed Market ETF (VEA), raising its allocation from 6.45% to an unspecified higher level.
• Direct stock purchases included Vanguard Interm-Term Bond ETF, Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, and the MidCap Value ETF, although these bond holdings are less concentrated than their equity positions.

The list of significant buys includes symbols like IBM, TMO, GLW, VO, and VNQ. For more detailed information on TIAA's portfolio or individual stock performance, please refer to the source data.

No Disclosed Large-Scale Sells

In contrast to their buying activity, there were no disclosed large-scale sell-offs by TIAA during Q2 2026. The significant_sell_symbols list was empty, indicating that the investor did not exit any major positions.

However, some changes occurred within their existing holdings without reaching the 'large buy' threshold as defined in the portfolio indicators. For instance:

• TIAA slightly reduced shares of iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) by -0.06%, though its allocation remains stable at 32.44%.
• The position in Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) remained unchanged, maintaining its allocation of 10.56%.
• Shares of American Express Co. (AXP) decreased by -1.98%, impacting its portfolio percentage from 4.44%.
• TIAA also made minor adjustments to other holdings like iShares S&P MidCap 400 Growth ETF (IJK), reducing its allocation by -0.07%.

Despite these minor adjustments, the overall portfolio structure remained relatively stable at TIAA this quarter.

Sector Focus Remains Strong

TIAA's investment strategy continues to favor broad-based index funds and ETFs. The top five holdings by weight account for 61.01% of the total portfolio value, dominated primarily by large-cap US equity index funds.

• The largest holding remains iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) at approximately $29.4 million, representing a significant portion of the portfolio.
• iShares S&P MidCap 400 Value I, iShares S&P MidCap 400 Growth ETF, and the MidCap ETF (IJH) also form substantial parts of their allocation.
• Outside these top holdings, TIAA holds a diversified range across other sectors including Technology (TIAA's significant buys included Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)) and Financial Services (American Express Co. (AXP)). The remaining portfolio is allocated to various ETFs covering different asset classes like international equities, emerging markets, bonds, real estate, and small-cap stocks.

Their holdings in specific US companies are less concentrated than their ETF positions but still represent meaningful investments compared to the overall portfolio size. For detailed sector allocation data, please consult the source information.