Recap of the Week
Listless trading continued last week. The major indices barely moved, except for a modest rally in the Russell 2000 (small-cap stocks). Trading volume remained low.
Economic Data
Initial jobless claims, housing starts and industrial production were better-than-expected. On the negative side, mortgage applications and the NY manufacturing index came in below their estimates.
TSP Funds
The S Fund gained 0.31% while the C Fund had a 0.06% gain. The F Fund fell by 0.18% and the I Fund had a 0.58% loss.
Strategy Allocations
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% G & 50% S | 100% G | 100% G | 75% G & 25% S |
BTD = Buy the Dip
LR = Low Risk
New Trades: None.
See description of strategies here
TSP Fund Performance (8/19/16 YTD)
| G Fund | F Fund | C Fund | S Fund | I Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14% | 5.87% | 8.42% | 8.91% | 2.35% |
Strategy Performance (8/19/16 YTD)
| Standard | 50 Day | BTD | LR |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1.61% | 8.47% | 5.76% | 0.71% |
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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