Quick Recap of the Week
Stocks rose for the third straight week. It ended with the S&P 500 closing a fraction below 2000 on Friday. So far, stocks haven’t run into resistance since they began recovering in mid-February. However, the key price level of 2000 could be a major test.
Economic Data
Employment data was better-than-expected, as was the ISM Non-Manufacturing index, construction spending and factory orders. On the negative side, the PMI Services Index and pending home sales fell.
TSP Funds
The I Fund led the TSP with a 4.66 gain, followed closely by the S Fund, which rose 4.44%. The C Fund increased by 2.71%, while the F Fund fell 0.21%.
Strategy Allocations
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% G & 50% C | 100% G | 100% G | 75% G & 25% C |
BTD = Buy the Dip
LR = Low Risk
New Trades: none
See description of strategies here
TSP Fund Performance (3/4/2016 YTD)
| G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.36% | 1.82% | -1.71% | -3.87% | -4.01% |
Strategy Performance (3/4/2016 YTD)
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6.73% | 1.43 | 0.36% | -2.36% |
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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