May 2017

Allocation Percentages for May 2017
F Fund

0%

C Fund

75%

S Fund

21%

I Fund

4%

While it is not quite the end of April, it is the end of the trading month, and although the news was all about record breaking stock market rallies and new records, I'm just trying to make steady returns. In the previous month, I allocated my funds at 88% C Fund and 12% I Fund. I am pleased with the results and am impressed with the I Fund's performance, but I am still not a fan of it just yet. It has had a remarkable run this year, and for the risky investors, it might be the right place, but for me, I'm still weary of its very volatile movements. I think this month it is also worth mentioning the timing effect of my returns. Unfortunately for me, when I sold the S Fund on April 3rd, I took a 0.08% loss, which impacted my returns this month. In the long run, these market timing losses tend to be offset by market timing gains. So what does the future hold for Mr. Market? Well, I think the S&P500 will continue to be strong with the releasing of the President's tax plan, and I think the S Fund will benefit from it as well. However, with unrest in the French elections (mostly passed) and the North Korean crisis now center stage, I think the international markets may start to level off somewhat. I am seeing a good year and hope you are too! Keep investing!

           
  

TSP FUND QUOTES

Date L Income L 2025 L 2030 L 2035 L 2040 L 2045 L 2050 L 2055 L 2060 L 2065 L 2070 G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund I Fund
2025-03-28 26.8594 13.8120 50.1902 15.1042 57.3059 15.7146 34.5059 17.2790 17.2769 17.2747 10.2384 18.9577 19.9738 88.4507 82.3925 44.2564
2025-03-27 26.9686 13.8746 50.6826 15.2667 57.9789 15.9125 34.9707 17.5702 17.5680 17.5657 10.4107 18.9555 19.8635 90.2289 84.2106 44.7319
Daily Change -0.4%-0.45%-0.97%-1.06%-1.16%-1.24%-1.33%-1.66%-1.66%-1.66%-1.66%0.01%0.56%-1.97%-2.16%-1.06%
Month to Date -0.82%-0.94%-2.24%-2.49%-2.74%-2.95%-3.16%-3.86%-3.86%-3.86%-3.86%0.33%-0.18%-6.17%-7.59%0.96%
Year to Date 0.44%0.37%-0.51%-0.66%-0.83%-0.97%-1.12%-1.73%-1.73%-1.73%-1.72%1.09%2.54%-4.82%-8.61%5.63%
Details L Income L 2025 L 2030 L 2035 L 2040 L 2045 L 2050 L 2055 L 2060 L 2065 L 2070 G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund I Fund
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