on 2010/06/13 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

With stocks bouncing off the lows on Tuesday, it’s possible that they are resuming the up move that came to a halt in April. Of the funds in the TSP, small cap stocks (S Fund), which we have been recommending for some time, remains the best fund in our opinion. Bonds (F Fund) are decent [...]

on 2010/05/16 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

Despite the recent market shakeup, the S Fund (“Extended Market”) still looks like the place to be. The C Fund (“S&P 500″), on the other hand, though it could have a decent return, is much riskier. The I Fund (“Europe Pacific”) is almost certainly in a downtrend. If you are looking for safety right now, [...]

on 2010/05/03 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

We’re staying in the S Fund (“Extended Market”), since it appears to have the best prospects, though it is a bit overbought. Stock funds, such as the S Fund, C Fund (“S&P 500″), and L2040 (“Lifecycle 2040″), have high expected returns right now. On the other hand, though expected returns for the non-stock funds, like [...]

on 2010/04/19 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

We are switching back into the S Fund (“Extended Market”), which again appears to be outperforming the other TSP funds. The other funds within the TSP, such as the C Fund (“S&P 500″), which follows large US companies, are doing relatively poorly right now. (follow: facebook, twitter, identi.ca, rss.)

on 2010/01/31 by Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]

Stocks have been sliding relentlessly since January 20. While we are adjusting our position to over 90 percent cash, we do believe that there is still some near-term growth potential for stocks, especially in certain sectors. Real estate, pharmaceuticals, and large-cap stocks look particularly good.

on 2010/01/31 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

Stocks have been sliding relentlessly since January 20. While we are adjusting our position to be mostly in the money market, we do believe that there is still some near-term potential for stocks coming back. Both the I Fund (“Europe Pacific”) and the S Fund (“Extended Market”) look good. Though the C Fund (“S&P 500″), [...]

on 2010/01/25 by Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]

We are holding on to biotech, as we still think it has good longer-term potential. Though many stocks dropped at the end of last week, biotech dropped less than large-cap stocks, indicating strength.

on 2010/01/18 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

As the year begins, large company stocks are doing great. Bonds, which we recommended last time, are in a good uptrend too, though it is not as good as the one in large stocks.

on 2009/11/15 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

Stocks have continued to climb at a solid pace. For example, during the past couple of weeks, we’ve made 3.83% in the I Fund (“Europe Pacific”). While all three TSP stock funds are going up, the C Fund (“S&P 500″) looks strongest.

on 2009/10/05 by Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]

Though stocks have been moving sideways for a month, they still have great potential at an acceptable risk. In our Conservative allocation, however, we are keeping almost all our money in the money market, since stocks still do definitely have a noticable risk. If you are also receiving our ETF newsletter, you might note that, [...]