Monday, June 20, 2011

Update on TSP through June 17

There isn't much to report on.  The present account has a mixture of G-Fund, which is the equivalent of cash, and F-Fund, which closely resembles the ETF: AGG.  We moved long in the F-Fund on 6/6, and since then have introduced more volatility to the portfolio but not much gain.  This being said, we're far better off than the folks who are still holding equity funds.

Since our signal date of 6/6 and through 6/17, the TSP has experienced the following:

G-Fund: increased +0.076% (I know, pennies)
F-Fund:  increased +0.128%
C-Fund:  decreased -1.040%
S-Fund:  decreased -1.895%
I-Fund:  decreased -3.049%

Since I recommended a move out of the C, S and I funds we all have been isolated from that downdraft.

Since 6/6 our portfolio has gained +0.100% with the ratio 46% in the F-Fund and 54% in the G-Fund.  Not much, but then again, better than losing ground at this point in the markets.

At the present time I see nothing on the horizon indicating that we should not continue  in the F-Fund.  The C-Fund (mimics the S&P500) is clearly in cash.  Ditto the I-Fund (mimics the ETF: EFA).  The S-Fund, which mimics the ETF: VXF, is giving us mixed signals but given all of my other indicators, we'll stay out of this one too (no system is perfect).

We'll revisit near the end of the month so we can burn one of our remaining allocation changes if necessary to rebalance.

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Remember, you are responsible for your own investment decisions, and I am not.  Please take ownership for your actions, and please do your diligence.

Regards,

pgd

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