TSP Market Summary: Week of December 29, 2014

By Roy Weisert, PhD, CFP

Key Takeaways

  • C Fund (US stocks) outperformed other TSP funds as markets closed out 2014 strong
  • Historical data shows every year ending in 5 since 1885 produced positive US stock returns
  • Past performance doesn't guarantee future results, but provides optimistic outlook for 2015

As the year closes out, US markets continue to trudge ahead with the "C" fund leading the way. Looking ahead to 2015, it is always fun to look at the past as a baseline. A little known fact is that since 1885, every year ending in a 5 has resulted in positive returns for US markets. While no one can predict the future, it is another positive as we commence the New Year.