TSP Market Summary: Week of January 13, 2018

By Roy Weisert, PhD, CFP

Key Takeaways

  • All TSP equity funds (C, S, I) reached record highs alongside S&P 500's close at 2786
  • Market showing best year start since 2003, but this performance level is historically rare
  • Technical analysis guides recommendations over emotions given unpredictable market future

The S&P 500 had a record close Friday at 2786 as well as all three TSP equity funds (C/S/I). Record breaking news each week sounds like a broken record, but one broken record we don\'t mind hearing. Keep in mind though, you have to manage expectations and be aware that this market behavior is rare with the S&P 500 having its best start of the year since 2003. However, no one can predict the future and that\'s why we base our TSP TIPS recommendations on technical analysis instead of emotion. As such, we recommend keeping our current allocation evenly spread between C/S/I. Lastly, we are extremely excited to announce that TSP TIPS is now available on Android through the Play Store so all our subscribers will now have Smartphone access.