Quick Recap of the Week
Stocks fell last week. Once again, 2100 acted as a ceiling for the S&P 500. After falling to almost 2050 on Friday, the S&P 500 had a modest bounce, however.
Economic Data
Initial jobless claims and the Richmond manufacturing survey were better-than-expected. On the negative side, durable goods, consumer confidence and the U.S. economy’s gross domestic product came in below expectations.
TSP Funds
The I Fund had the biggest loss of 1.46%. The C Fund fell 1.24%, while the S Fund dropped by 1.07%. The F Fund rose by 0.41%.
Strategy Allocations
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% G & 50% C* | 100% G | 100% C* | 75% G & 25% C* |
BTD = Buy the Dip
LR = Low Risk
New Trades: Standard, BTD and LR have new interfund transfers as of 4/29/16. Please make IFTs before noon EST on 5/2/16.
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TSP Fund Performance (4/29/2016 YTD)
| G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.63% | 3.55% | 1.77% | 1.02% | -0.39% |
Strategy Performance (4/29/2016 YTD)
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5.14% | 2.32 | 0.63% | -1.38% |
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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