TSP Market Summary: Week of May 21, 2017
Key Takeaways
- Markets showed high volatility with S&P 500 reaching new records then dropping sharply mid-week
- I fund performance improving relative to other TSP equity options, prompting allocation shift
- Quick market recovery suggests resilience but volatility remains a key risk factor
Recommended Allocation (Moderate Profile)
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| G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 0% | 35% | 20% | 45% |
What a week!! The S&P 500 closed above 2400 for the first time on Monday and stayed above that level on Tuesday. Then Wednesday arrived with nearly a 400 point loss on the Dow. On Thursday morning, my “CNN PreMarket” email subject line read “Investors Take a Breather”. To me, it felt like getting the breath knocked out of you with a punch to the stomach. But then Thursday rolled around and the markets bounced back with the S&P 500 finishing the week at 2381. With regard to the TSP equity funds, we’re seeing an improved performance ranking for the I fund so we’ll increase that allocation while shifting some from the S fund.