Increased volatility and trade war concerns suggest reducing equity exposure may be prudent
The S&P 500 closed the week at 2604 with a market sell-off. Markets are becoming more volatile with trading based on headlines instead of unemployment report data, and there was a feeling of confusion after the words "trade war could happen" were used Friday. From a technical aspect, the S&P 500 was close to breaking below its 200 day moving average, which was also the same story for TSP equity funds (C/S/I). Additionally, both the C and S fund’s Performance Rankings are weakening so we are recommending a slight decrease in equity exposure.
Recommended Allocation (Moderate Profile)
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G Fund
F Fund
C Fund
S Fund
I Fund
50%
0%
15%
25%
10%
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The S&P 500 closed the week at 2604 with a market sell-off. Markets are becoming more volatile with trading based on headlines instead of unemployment report data, and there was a feeling of confusion after the words "trade war could happen" were used Friday. From a technical aspect, the S&P 500 was close to breaking below its 200 day moving average, which was also the same story for TSP equity funds (C/S/I). Additionally, both the C and S fund’s Performance Rankings are weakening so we are recommending a slight decrease in equity exposure.