And the winner was… the G fund! The lowly no-risk G fund, of course. Now let me add some useless trivia for perspective. The SP500 index gained and lost 181% during the 252 trading days in 2015 using the end-of-day price… Read More ›
TSP Seasonal Investing
Another Market Top
The markets are extremely overbought, volume has lagged significantly on both the NYSE and NASDAQ exchanges during this rally, and all the major indexes are sitting at the level of previous peaks. Bearish sentiment has returned to a low level… Read More ›
Special Fall Timing Report Posted
I have posted a Special Fall Timing Report on our website for members. The market is currently at overhead resistance after a spectacular short-covering rally. I have found some interesting patterns in the stock market this year that I discuss in… Read More ›
TSP Investing is So Easy
Okay, it is never easy to make allocation decisions even when you have a good strategy. I still wonder if this year will be like 2013 and we will miss gains over the summer or will it start to look more like… Read More ›
TSP Smart Investor: Spring Summary Report
Twice a year I provide all members to include “Allocation E-mail Alert” members (only $85/year) a summary of where I think we are in the Bull/Bear market based on an ensemble of indicators that I follow. I have just posted… Read More ›
TSP Charts: Quicklook
The first chart compares the performance of the three equity funds since the March 2014 peak. The TSP C fund’s rise has been steady, but recently it has lost momentum. The TSP S fund traded sideways for an extended period… Read More ›
Easy Pickings: How to Double Your Retirement Funds the Simple Way
How can you double your retirement nest egg? Simply make two allocation changes per year — only two. Most investors have heard the saying “Sell in May”. You will find two opposing views in the financial media on this strategy. In… Read More ›