Newsletter 4/8/16

Quick Recap of the Week
After March’s big rally, stocks fell moderately last week. International stocks performed better than domestic stocks due to a falling U.S. Dollar.

Economic Data
The ISM services index and jobless claims were better-than-expected. On the negative side, factory orders and auto inventories came in below their forecasts.

TSP Funds
The S Fund had the largest loss of 1.34%. The C Fund fell 1.15%, while the I Fund managed to make a 0.08% gain. The F Fund rose by 0.43%.

Strategy Allocations

Standard  50 Day    BTD          LR
100% C 100% G 100% G 50% G & 50% C

 

BTD = Buy the Dip
LR = Low Risk
New Trades: none
See description of strategies here

TSP Fund Performance (4/8/2016 YTD)

G Fund F Fund C Fund S Fund I Fund
0.53% 3.54% 0.84% -1.65% -3.71%

 

Strategy Performance (4/8/2016 YTD)

Standard 50 Day  BTD   LR
-6.01% 2.21 0.53% -1.89%

Charts
1.  Daily S&P 500 (C Fund Proxy)

2.  Daily EFA (I Fund Proxy)

3.  Daily Wilshire 4500 (S Fund Proxy)

4.  Daily AGG (F Fund Proxy)

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