Quick Recap of the Week
The stock market moved up last week. The S&P 500 touched the 2100 level for the first time since early December. Small-caps were the best performers, while tech stocks lagged the broader market.
Economic Data
Initial jobless claims fell to a 40+ year low. Existing home sales were also better-than-expected. On the negative side, US housing starts and housing permits were worse-than-expected.
TSP Funds
The I Fund had the biggest gain of 1.31%. The S Fund advanced by 1.22% and the C Fund had a gain of 0.53%. The F Fund had a loss of 0.41%.
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 (4/22/2016 YTD)
| G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.59% | 3.13% | 3.05% | 2.11% | 1.08% |
Strategy Performance (4/22/2016 YTD)
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.95% | 2.28% | 0.59% | -0.79% |
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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