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
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.
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G Fund
F Fund
C Fund
S Fund
I Fund
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35%
20%
45%
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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.