06/14/18

Good Evening, Today the European Central Bank said it would avoid raising interest rates until mid-2019, and data showed U.S. economic strength. That was enough to reignite the passion of the buyers.  However, that’s where it gets a little complicated. Investors definitely were not buying indiscriminately. They were scooping up small cap, tech and a select few momentum names. The end result was that the Russell 2000 and the Nasdaq 100 were up and the Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500 were flat. In other words big caps other than techs where down as well as anything that might be effected in a trade war. Oh yeah, that thing is still going on under the surface to be sure. What does that mean for us???? That we’re in the right place! I thank God for His guidance once again!!

The days trading left us with the following results: Our TSP allotment posted a gain of +0.40%. For comparison, the Dow was off -0.10%, the Nasdaq was up +0.85%, and the S&P 500 added +0.25%. Another good day for small caps!

 

Nasdaq hits new closing high, S&P 500 gains after ECB decision, U.S. data

The days action left us with the following signals: C-Buy, S-Buy, I-Neutral, F-Neutral. We are currently invested at 100/S. Our allocation is now +7.43% on the year not including the days results. Here are the latest posted results:

 

06/13/18 Prior Prices
Fund G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund I Fund
Price 15.7322 17.7192 39.3806 52.5039 31.0023
$ Change 0.0012 -0.0185 -0.1576 -0.2323 0.0009
% Change day +0.01% -0.10% -0.40% -0.44% +0.00%
% Change week +0.04% -0.17% -0.11% +0.11% +0.47%
% Change month +0.10% -0.74% +2.65% +2.92% +1.74%
% Change year +1.23% -2.18% +4.71% +8.33% +0.48%
  L INC L 2020 L 2030 L 2040 L 2050
Price 19.8718 27.4248 31.5926 34.5164 20.0576
$ Change -0.0114 -0.0267 -0.0563 -0.0733 -0.0483
% Change day -0.06% -0.10% -0.18% -0.21% -0.24%
% Change week +0.04% +0.04% +0.06% +0.07% +0.07%
% Change month +0.51% +0.82% +1.45% +1.72% +1.96%
% Change year +1.64% +1.99% +2.79% +3.10% +3.41%

 

 Now lets take a look at the charts. All signals are annotated with green circles. If you click on the charts they will become larger.
C Fund:
S Fund:
I Fund:
F Fund:
No comments here. Our allocation continues to work well!! I’ll be missing tomorrow night so you all have a great weekend and I’ll see you on Monday!
God bless, Scott 8-)
 
 ***Just a reminder that you can review the performance of our allocation at the Web Site TSPTALK.com in the autotracker section under the screen name KyFan1.
 
 
I produce and publish this blog as both a ministry and for the benefit of any Federal Government Employee. This is done to offer you some guidance as to how to approach your retirement more financially successful. When it is time for you to retire, I recommend you utilize the services of a Professional Money Manager, who works with a reputable investment firm. He understands the guidance you have already received and he can manage your savings assets utilizing a more advanced investment program into the future. 
 
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Scott Grimes

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