I fund for May 08

[Corvette]

G fund 12.42 push
F fund 12.18 up .05
C fund 15.73 down .06
S fund 18.86down .02
I fund 23.79 up .02 :blink:

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 0.60% :worried:
AORD down 0.08% :worried:

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

looks like most of Europe is closed for Labor Day :cool:

[luv2read]

I think Japan is mostly closed for "Golden Week" holiday.:D



TOKYO, April 28 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Fine weather is expected to prevail in most parts of Japan (http://search.breitbart.com/q?s=japan&sid=breitbart.com) during the Golden Week holiday period from Tuesday through May 6, with temperatures expected to rise in some parts in early May, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.14
plus FV for Thursday (previous) of $0.00 = -$0.14

FV for today should be interesting. Stock prices should yield a +FV of at least $0.14, but dollar is up a huge +0.94%.

There should be no FV for today right now.

[12%ayear]

I think Japan is mostly closed for "Golden Week" holiday.:D
Golden Week??? LOL, I was thinking of something else.

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.14
plus FV for Thursday (previous) of $0.00 = -$0.14
plus FV for Thursday (guess) of $0.25 = +$0.11

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.14
plus FV for Thursday (previous) of $0.00 = -$0.14
plus FV for Thursday of +$0.24 = +$0.10 :)


FV for Friday (previous) of -$0.24

[Gaetaone]

G .00
F +.01
C +.27
S +.27
I +.10

Brings the buy and holders for the week back in the black

[Corvette]

G fund 12.42 push
F fund 12.19 up .01
C fund 16.00 up .27
S fund 19.13 up .27
I fund 23.89 up .10 :)

FV for Friday (previous) = -$0.24

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 2.05% :)
AORD up 1.91% :)

FV for Friday (previous) = -$0.24

[Silverbird]

Any sign of abrut adjustsments to FV/I on April 30 (similar to that of the last trading day in the months of February and March)?

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.36
minus FV for Friday (previous) of -$0.24= +$0.12

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.35
minus FV for Friday (previous) of -$0.24= +$0.11 :)

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.35
minus FV for Friday (previous) of -$0.24= +$0.11
plus mystery money or rounding up of $0.01 = +$0.12 :)

FV for Monday (previous) = $0.00

[Guest2]

plus mystery money or rounding up

Based on my tracking and your FV formulas, I'm begining to believe that
the "mystery money" is a determination by Barclays to add or subtract
TSP cents in order to closely reflect the MSCI EAFE INDEX YTD %, while
adding estimated TSP costs into the formula. Just a guess at this point.

[Corvette]

G fund 12.43 up .01
F fund 12.16 down .03
C fund 16.05 up .05
S fund 19.12 down .01
I fund 24.01 up .12 :)

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei closed :cool:
AORD up 0.65% :)

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.07
plus FV for Monday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.07 :)

FV for Monday appears unlikely at the moment.

[logdoc]

Can you tell me what the name of this Forum means. Are you retiring in May 08?

[Frixxxx]

Can you tell me what the name of this Forum means. Are you retiring in May 08?
The I Fund posts got lengthy....we've seperated the thread by months to keep it easier to read, manage, and follow.:cool:

Corvette's already retired!

[Corvette]

G fund 12.43 pass
F fund 12.17 up .01
C fund 15.98 down .07
S fund 19.10 down .02
I fund 24.08 up .07 :)

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei closed :cool:
AORD down 0.26% :worried:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei closed :cool:
AORD down 0.34% :worried:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.03

FV for Tuesday is getting close

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (guess) of +$0.12 = +$0.15 :)

[Gaetaone]

I Fund + .04 to 24.12
S Fund + .16 to 19.26
C Fund + .12 to 16.10
F Fund - .02 to 12.15
G Fund 0 change stays at 12.43

L2040 +.09
L2030 +.07
L2020 +.06
L2010 +.03
L +.02

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.03
plus mystery money or rounding up of $0.01 = +0.04 :)

FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00

[tom1tom1]

EAFE final up +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.03
plus FV for Tuesday (guess) of +$0.12 = +$0.15 :)

Sure seems like the I-fund got shorted somehow.

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.38% :)
AORD down 0.35% :worried:

FV for Wednesday (previous) = +$0.00

[GUCHI]

tom1
thats what i'm screamin !!!!!!!

[ChemEng]

Just looks like they didnt do the FV. Should mean a big boost on this morning's trade.

[buda]

Is moving from the G to I adviseable at this point? Ive been sitting on the sideline since the last week of last mont.

[luv2read]

Sure seems like the I-fund got shorted somehow.


tom1
thats what i'm screamin !!!!!!!


Just looks like they didnt do the FV. Should mean a big boost on this morning's trade.
Check Squalebear's thread for an explanation. Seems like he's onto something with his "deficit" theory. Accounts for the "mystery money" too.

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.05
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.05
minus FV for Wednesday (guess) of -$0.25 = -$0.30

difficult to estimate -FV for today. It could be more :worried:

[Frixxxx]

EAFE estimate down -$0.05
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.05
minus FV for Wednesday (guess) of -$0.25 = -$0.30

difficult to estimate -FV for today. It could be more :worried:

I missed the news today....what brought the indexes down?:cool:

[Barney]

I missed the news today....what brought the indexes down?:cool:

They can't keep their mouth shut. We all know this but did they have to say it?
http://www.smartmoney.com/breaking-news/index.cfm?story=20080507085605&cid=1122

[Frixxxx]

Thanks for the link, I guess I should have known about the oil prices. But the link showed Disney up???? How can they be up? No one will be able to drive to the parks if this keeps going....



Before everyone starts, I know that it is not their ONLY business. Just laugh!:cool:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.05
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.05
minus FV for Wednesday (guess) of -$0.35 = -$0.40 :worried:

EAFE final late today.

[Barney]

Thanks for the link, I guess I should have known about the oil prices. But the link showed Disney up???? How can they be up? No one will be able to drive to the parks if this keeps going....



Before everyone starts, I know that it is not their ONLY business. Just laugh!:cool:


It is all relative. Disney is a tourist trap, right? So, the tourist are loving our gas prices because some of them are paying upward of $5-7/gal. in their own country. So they don't mind spending <$4 /gal. Oh yeah, and Disney also has other businesses to keep it healthy.:D

[sugarandspice]

Down 30 cents. It's official!

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.05
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.05
minus FV for Wednesday of -$0.25 = -$0.30 :worried:

FV for Thursday (previous) of +$0.25

[buda]

Fell asleep didn't make my move for position in the I.....go figure

[luv2read]

better opportunity soon.;)

[Corvette]

G fund 12.43 pass
F fund 12.17 up .02
C fund 15.82 down .28
S fund 18.99 down .27
I fund 23.82 down .30 :worried:

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.25

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 1.13% :worried:
AORD up 0.75% :)

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.25

[GUCHI]

why is it that -1.24% = $-0.30 and +1.24%=$ 0.05 ???? looks like they get it both ways !!!!!!!!!

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.03
plus FV for Thursday (previous) of +$0.25= -$0.28

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.03
plus FV for Thursday (previous) of +$0.25= -$0.28 :)

[ChemEng]

Ill take it.

[sugarandspice]

A nice steal day for all who moved in to the I yesterday. This situation is a perfect example of how the new IFT rule will hinder my style. I would have moved out this morning but I didn't want to "waste" an IFT. It looks like it might be ok though for 1 more day. I can feel the stranglehold this is going to put on me now.

[SkyPilot]

I have caved, and have moved to the L2040... I am ashamed, downcast and demoralized. But what to do?

I guess I now own a diversified piece of the pie... hope I don't have to wait until 2040 to retire (would be almost 80 yrs old... eeek!:eek:)

[luv2read]

I have caved, and have moved to the L2040... I am ashamed, downcast and demoralized. But what to do?

I guess I now own a diversified piece of the pie... hope I don't have to wait until 2040 to retire (would be almost 80 yrs old... eeek!:eek:)
well, as someone pointed out to me on another thread, you could use those same L2040 percentages and set yourself up in the 5 funds instead of going L 2040. That's still just 1 IFT. Then you could adjust them if needed for your 2nd IFT. Then DCA into G or go 100% G as needed. That way you have TOTAL control of your money which you DON'T have in an L fund.

[Corvette]

G fund 12.43 pass
F fund 12.21 up .04
C fund 15.88 up .06
S fund 19.09 up .10
I fund 24.10 up .28 :)

FV for Friday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 2.06% :worried:
AORD up 0.75% :)

woe is me

FV for Friday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Europe is down at the start of the day.

Could be a rough day Friday :worried:

[Braveheart]

Europe is down at the start of the day.

Could be a rough day Friday :worried:


This could be a very bad day down 300 - 400 with all the bad reports out. Oil is killing this market. Might see dow hit 12,600 or lower today. JMO on what I see.

[luv2read]

This could be a very bad day down 300 - 400 with all the bad reports out. Oil is killing this market. Might see dow hit 12,600 or lower today. JMO on what I see.
AIG and CITI news was out on Tuesday but ignored. Go figure. Today is a setup for cheap buy next week...like last month maybe...

[buda]

Ok I missed it last week...Should we be buying in today?

[luv2read]

Considering it Buda.

[buda]

Im fingering my trigger now.....god someone help pull it....!!!!!!!

[Stoplight]

Im fingering my trigger now.....god someone help pull it....!!!!!!!


Are you asking us to pull your finger ? :D

None of us will fall for THAT one.....

GL !

Stoplight...

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.30
plus FV for Friday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.30

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.30
plus FV for Friday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.30 :worried:

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.30
plus FV for Friday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.30
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.02 = $0.28 :worried:

[Corvette]

G fund 12.43 pass
F fund 12.21 pass
C fund 15.77 down .11
S fund 19.05 down .04
I fund 23.82 down .28 :worried:

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[XL-entLady]

Yes! I moved my play money into I with my first IFT of the month today, because the way it was moving today vs. it's rolling average on my spreadsheets made me think it might be a bargain. Maybe I nailed it? Naw, couldn't be that lucky!:laugh:
Lady

[Birchtree]

The price of $23.82 is certainly a good buy but $21.45 was even better back in January.

[XL-entLady]

You’re so right! I have 25% of my ‘real’ money in I Fund and have had since the first part of February, so I’ve been able to catch most of the ride up.

I maintain a 50/50 mix between my stocks and bonds. My stocks are currently 11% C, 10% S, and 25% I. My spreadsheets tell me I should have more in S but I keep thinking that diesel prices and credit line crunches are going to have a negative impact. And I keep being wrong. Should trust my numbers, huh.

Lady

[Birchtree]

Henry To makes a very good case for small caps over on safehaven. "Small caps have had a tremendous run since 1998 - with a cumulative return of 204.1% vs. 77.1% for small cap growth, 45.4% for large cap value, and 27.3% for large cap growth." I actually think they have hit the wall and that large cap will be the outperformance for the next several years - though today was a small cap resilience day.

http://www.safehaven.com/article-10196.htm

[weatherweenie]

Henry To makes a very good case for small caps over on safehaven. "Small caps have had a tremendous run since 1998 - with a cumulative return of 204.1% vs. 77.1% for small cap growth, 45.4% for large cap value, and 27.3% for large cap growth." I actually think they have hit the wall and that large cap will be the outperformance for the next several years - though today was a small cap resilience day.

http://www.safehaven.com/article-10196.htm

Nasdaq was stronger, financials weaker today.

SP500 has more financials, doesn't it?

[Birchtree]

I believe the financial weighting in the S&P 500 approaches 23%. I suggest buying in early. The Bank of England said last week that the realized losses suffered by banks on illiquid assets such as mortgage backed secirities are unlikely to be as large as current market prices indicate. Such a mark to market approach to valuing illiquid securities could significantly exaggerate the scale of losses that financial institutions might incur. Now I know this will result in the return of the 350Z man to refute this case.

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.64% :)
AORD up 0.85% :)

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.15
plus FV for Monday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.15

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.14
plus FV for Monday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.14
plus mystery money or rounding up (guess) of +$0.01 = +$0.15


FV for Monday is close and in range, but I will guess no FV.

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.14
plus FV for Monday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.14
plus FV for Monday of +$0.16 = +$0.30 :)

FV for Tuesday (previous) of -$0.16

[Gaetaone]

Quick TSP Posting today...

G 12.44 + 00
F 12.20 - .01
C 15.95 +.18
S 19.26 +.31
I 24.12 +.30

Getting weird how the numbers come out...

John

[Birchtree]

The S fund was up only $0.21 and not $0.31.

[Corvette]

G fund 12.44 up .01
F fund 12.20 down .01
C fund 15.95 up .18
S fund 19.26 up .21
I fund 24.12 up .30 :)

FV for Tuesday (previous) = -$0.16

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 1.53% :)
AORD down 0.18% :worried:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = -$0.16

[Corvette]

Major European exchanges up from .25% to 1.12%

Looks like a good day for I-funders. :)

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.02
minus FV for Tuesday (previous) of -$0.16= -$0.18

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.02
minus FV for Tuesday (previous) of -$0.16= -$0.18 :worried:

[Frixxxx]

Major European exchanges up from .25% to 1.12%

Looks like a good day for I-funders. :)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Bet you don't say that again!:cool:

[Guest2]

I'm guessing 23.97 per share or a lose of 0.15 tsp cents.
But as you know, its all up to the Fund Mgrs, Fair Value
and their good old fashion roll of the dice. It's always a
shock during the 7:30pm update.
:confused:

[Gaetaone]

G fund 12.44 Broke Even
F fund 12.13 down .07
C fund 15.94 down .01
S fund 19.38 up .12
I fund 23.96 down .16

Hoping my math is better today:)

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.02
minus FV for Tuesday (previous) of -$0.16= -$0.18
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.02 = -$0.16 :worried:

FV for Wednesday (previous) of $0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 1.18% :)
AORD up 0.97% :)

FV for Wednesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Major European exchanges up today

Looks like a good day for I-funders. :)

try again

[Robo5555]

These new IFT restraints really suck!!

[buda]

Damn I was thinking about bumping out of S/I 50/50 back to the G to lock in a little profits.

Yes ROBO5555 these restrictions suck!

I hope this month has some more upside if I don't do the move!

Any suggestions?

[luv2read]

Major European exchanges up today

Looks like a good day for I-funders. :)

try again
lol you said that yesterday!;):D

[Frixxxx]

Major European exchanges up today

Looks like a good day for I-funders. :)

try again


lol you said that yesterday!;):D

And I chastised him for it then too!:cool:

[luv2read]

IMO another red day NLT Monday.:rolleyes:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up $0.06
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.06

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.06
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.06 :)

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.06
plus FV for Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.06
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.01 = +$0.07 :)

FV for Thursday (previous) of $0.00

[Corvette]

G fund 12.44 pass
F fund 12.11 down .02
C fund 16.01 up .07
S fund 19.40 up .02
I fund 24.03 up .07 :)

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.94% :)
AORD up 0.41% :)

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.00

[Robo5555]

Futures are up! Not that it means anything......

[buda]

I'm leaving to G fund today tilll next month >>>> Someboday talk me out of it.

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19

[Corvette]

I'm leaving to G fund today tilll next month >>>> Someboday talk me out of it.

Today should be another short term high. This is the highest since January.

I would stay on the I-train. A percentage in the I-fund is another safer idea.

The VIX index would indicate a move to the upside.

The I-fund is still below the 200 day moving average.

Will the I-fund break to the upside above the 200 day moving average?

Stay tuned to this channel

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19 :)
__________________

[Frixxxx]

EAFE final up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19 :)
__________________

Where we at on the 200dma?????:cool:

[Braveheart]

EAFE final up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19 :)
__________________


Any thoughts on the I Fund for the rest of May. It is tough to predict but truthfully I am terrible with this fund. I always make the wrong move at the wrong time so either I stay once I do an IFT or should I looka t the C & S Funds

[sugarandspice]

+.39 cents! +.20 cent FV

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19
plus FV Thursday of $0.20 = +$0.39 :)

Wow! Where did that FV come from?

[Corvette]

G fund 12.44 pass
F fund 12.19 up .08
C fund 16.18 up .17
S fund 19.59 up .19
I fund 24.42 up .39 :)

FV for Friday (previous) = -$0.20

[buda]

EAFE final up $0.19
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.19
plus FV Thursday of $0.20 = +$0.39 :)

Wow! Where did that FV come from?

I Moved out! and picked up a +$.39:laugh: I will stay G until next month.... What luck...

I hate the new IFT rules...because I would be buying back in tonight!

buda

[luv2read]

I Moved out! and picked up a +$.39:laugh: I will stay G until next month.... What luck...

I hate the new IFT rules...because I would be buying back in tonight!

buda
see this post. What do you think? Post opinion (if any) there not here...thanks!

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=164321&postcount=9

[Corvette]

I Moved out! and picked up a +$.39:laugh: I will stay G until next month.... What luck...

I hate the new IFT rules...because I would be buying back in tonight!

buda

Very good move!

I took some off the table a few days ago. I am going for the ride with the rest.

[Corvette]

Where we at on the 200dma?????:cool:

It looks like the I-fund is slightly over the 200 day moving average.

If the I-Fund breaks though the overhead resistance level of the 200 mda, the market should take off.

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 0.23% :worried:
AORD up 0.69% :)

FV for Friday (previous) = -$0.20

[Pennguino]

I Moved out! and picked up a +$.39:laugh: I will stay G until next month.... What luck...

I hate the new IFT rules...because I would be buying back in tonight!

buda


I thought long and hard on doing the same. I am still in the red for the year but close to breaking even. I thought about gabbing the little pop and just keep adding to the hit and run action.

Since about Feb I have been buying in at the beginning of the month when the opp looked good. Then pop smoke when the weather turned cloudy. The problem is that I can only get 2 transfers a month that way. I am trying to change that. I want to be in a fund going into a new month. Then I can pull out and still use my second transaction to get back in. I'll still have my G fund transfer as a safety valve.

[luv2read]

I thought long and hard on doing the same. I am still in the red for the year but close to breaking even. I thought about gabbing the little pop and just keep adding to the hit and run action.

Since about Feb I have been buying in at the beginning of the month when the opp looked good. Then pop smoke when the weather turned cloudy. The problem is that I can only get 2 transfers a month that way. I am trying to change that. I want to be in a fund going into a new month. Then I can pull out and still use my second transaction to get back in. I'll still have my G fund transfer as a safety valve.
You have unlimited transfers to G fund after the first two "free" unrestricted moves to any fund including G. See Squalebear and GGal threads for more detail. SB and NASA have both made 4 IFT's this month already.:)

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up $0.24
minus FV Friday (previous) of -$0.20= +$0.04

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.25
minus FV Friday (previous) of -$0.20= +$0.05 :)

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.25
minus FV Friday (previous) of -$0.20= +$0.05
plus FV for Friday of $0.19 = +$024 :)

[Corvette]

G fund 12.44 pass
F fund 12.19 pass
C fund 16.20 up .02
S fund 19.64 up .05
I fund 24.66 up .24 :)

FV for Monday (previous) =-$0.19

[luv2read]

OK now that we can't daily IFT anymore Barclays has quit screwing around with the I fund.

[Birchtree]

Japan's economy grew 3.3% in the last quarter, faster than economists estimated, as exports to Asia and emerging markets helped the nation weather the U.S. slowdown. The Nikkei 225 stock average has surged 21% in the past two months. The big slowdown isn't happening. Global demand is strong. Is the I fund finally played out or is there more to go?

[HAILSTORM]

Japan's economy grew 3.3% in the last quarter, faster than economists estimated, as exports to Asia and emerging markets helped the nation weather the U.S. slowdown. The Nikkei 225 stock average has surged 21% in the past two months. The big slowdown isn't happening. Global demand is strong. Is the I fund finally played out or is there more to go?




There is still global upside here...I think that we will see 26.00 in the I fund. :)

However, the next bubble is in commodities and that bursting will haunt all markets from September 2008 through January 2009, IMHO....:(

[HAILSTORM]

Note the reason why the haunting is so short is that a dip across commodities will ultimately be a GOOD THING for the economy...only the intial fear, uncertainty, and big-player trauma will cause the quarter-long dip...

[luv2read]

There is still global upside here...I think that we will see 26.00 in the I fund. :)

However, the next bubble is in commodities and that bursting will haunt all markets from September 2008 through January 2009, IMHO....:(

Note the reason why the haunting is so short is that a dip across commodities will ultimately be a GOOD THING for the economy...only the intial fear, uncertainty, and big-player trauma will cause the quarter-long dip...
Are we talking about the market or the economy? So far this year one has nothing to do with the other. Thank you fed and uncle ben.:nuts:

[Corvette]

There is still global upside here...I think that we will see 26.00 in the I fund. :)


I think you are correct, but I think we will see a correction first.

The question is when. Perhaps when Obama gets the nomination?

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.35% :)
AORD up 1.18% :)

FV for Monday (previous) = -$0.19

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up $0.14
minus FV Monday (previous) of -$0.19= -$0.05

The dollar is up .4%.

[buda]

I think you are correct, but I think we will see a correction first.

The question is when. Perhaps when Obama gets the nomination?

Corvette,

So on the nominatin (which at this point is in sight) do you see the I dropping then regaining strength near or after the election? I jumped out last week and she made a run after I left her....wish I would of stayed in but you really can't read Barclays as of yet with the new trading restrictions.

buda

[Birchtree]

Obama will have minimal impact on the markets - afterall he hasn't won anything yet and most likely will not. He's worse than Hillary, Kerry, Gore and Dukakis combined.

[Gumby]

Obama will have minimal impact on the markets - afterall he hasn't won anything yet and most likely will not. He's worse than Hillary, Kerry, Gore and Dukakis combined.


Birch,

Definitely something I can agree with you on :D

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.14
minus FV Monday (previous) of -$0.19= -$0.05 :worried:

The dollar is up .29%.

[Corvette]

Obama will have minimal impact on the markets - afterall he hasn't won anything yet and most likely will not. He's worse than Hillary, Kerry, Gore and Dukakis combined.

Perhaps you are correct.

but,

Take a look at the historical data after Super Tuesday when Obama won. I -fund was near the year lows.

When Obama won North Carolina, I -fund went down again.

I think he is going to win. :worried:

[Corvette]

Corvette,

So on the nominatin (which at this point is in sight) do you see the I dropping then regaining strength near or after the election? I jumped out last week and she made a run after I left her....wish I would of stayed in but you really can't read Barclays as of yet with the new trading restrictions.

buda

You got out at a good time. I tried to get as much as I could as the I-fund approached the 200 dma.

I am sure you made money. I made money on the trade. Could we have made more? Yes

I think the market will have adjusted before election day.

Historically, the market does better under the Democratic control.

[Corvette]

EAFE final up $0.14
minus FV Monday (previous) of -$0.19= -$0.05
plus mystery money of $0.05 = $0.00 :blink:

[Frixxxx]

.....
plus mystery money of $0.05 = $0.00 :blink:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
And they would have gotten away with it, if it weren't those meddling kids!:cool:

[HAILSTORM]

Asia is down out-of-the-box...:(


INDEX
NIKKEI 225 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=NKY:IND) 14,224.12 -45.49 -0.32%
HANG SENG (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=HSI:IND) 25,483.19 -259.04 -1.01%
S&P/ASX 200 INDEX (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=AS51:IND) 5,920.40-29.00 -0.49%

[Corvette]

G fund 12.45 up .01
F fund 12.21 up .02
C fund 16.22 up .02
S fund 19.60 down .04
I fund 24.66 pass :blink:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 0.77% :worried:
AORD down 0.66% :worried:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[HAILSTORM]

DJ EURO STOXX 50 € Pr (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=SX5E:IND) -1.01%
FTSE 100 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=UKX:IND) -1.17%
CAC 40 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=CAC:IND) -1.17%
DAX (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=DAX:IND) -0.83%
AMSTERDAM (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=AEX:IND) -0.95%
STOCKHOLM (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=OMX:IND) -1.41%
SWISS MARKET (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=SMI:IND) -1.46%
NIKKEI 225 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=NKY:IND) -0.77%
HANG SENG (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=HSI:IND) -2.23%
S&P/ASX 200 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=AS51:IND) -0.69%


Nothing but RED...:worried:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.18
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.18

dollar down -.83%

[Corvette]

DJ EURO STOXX 50 € Pr (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=SX5E:IND) -1.01%
FTSE 100 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=UKX:IND) -1.17%
CAC 40 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=CAC:IND) -1.17%
DAX (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=DAX:IND) -0.83%
AMSTERDAM (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=AEX:IND) -0.95%
STOCKHOLM (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=OMX:IND) -1.41%
SWISS MARKET (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=SMI:IND) -1.46%
NIKKEI 225 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=NKY:IND) -0.77%
HANG SENG (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=HSI:IND) -2.23%
S&P/ASX 200 (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=AS51:IND) -0.69%


Nothing but RED...:worried:

Yes, but dollar is down. Only minor damage so far.

EAFE is down 0.79% right now :worried:

[McDuck]

Yes, but dollar is down. Only minor damage so far.

EAFE is down 0.79% right now :worried:

MSCI down 0.90%

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.22
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.22 :worried:

dollar down -.83%

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.22
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.22
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.01 = $0.21 :worried:

[Corvette]

G fund 12.45 pass
F fund 12.24 up .03
C fund 16.07 down .15
S fund 19.54 down .06
I fund 24.45 down .21 :worried:

FV for Wednesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Wow

Nikkei is down 2%.

I feel sick. :sick:

[Fivetears]

-0.85% :o
I fund 24.45 down .21 :worried:

[luv2read]

I fund is down .21 cents. Not percent.:)

Corvette is correct. As always, thank you for doing these calculations, every day!

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 1.65% :worried:
AORD down 1.31% :worried:

woe is me

FV for Wednesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Europe opens up. :cool:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.10
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.10

dollar down -.53%

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.09
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.09
minus FV Wednesday (guess) of -$0.25 = -$0.34 :worried:

[Asylum]

EAFE final down -$0.09
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.09
minus FV Wednesday (guess) of -$0.25 = -$0.34 :worried:

ouch, ouch, OUCH!!!!

:(

[luv2read]

Dollar is down. This is from ChemEng spreadsheet, may be calculating wrong.

16:22 estimate: $24.54 -6 cents from market change PLUS +16 cents from dollar change EQUALS +9 cents

[Fivetears]

G fund 12.45 pass
F fund 12.21 down .03
C fund 15.81 down .26
S fund 19.25 down .29
I fund 24.12 down .33
http://www.tspmoney.com/prev/index3.html

[ChemEng]

EAFE final down -$0.09

16:22 estimate: $24.54 -6 cents from market change PLUS +16 cents from dollar change EQUALS +9 cents
First, to use my spreadsheet it needs to be ran at noon. That should be the price of the I fund share at COB notwithstanding any FV action. That said, I need to look at my spreadsheet to see why its so different from Corvette's estimate.

[luv2read]

First, to use my spreadsheet it needs to be ran at noon. That should be the price of the I fund share at COB notwithstanding any FV action. That said, I need to look at my spreadsheet to see why its so different from Corvette's estimate.
Hi ChemEng,

I run it at 11:30 EST and again shortly after noon, and later in the day. It doesn't vary much during the day, maybe a penny or two in relation to EAFE. I've noticed a difference between it and Corvette's estimates for a few months now. I use both to help make decisions. Glad you checked in.:)

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.09
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.09
minus FV Wednesday of -$0.24 = -$0.33 :worried:

FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.33

[Corvette]

First, to use my spreadsheet it needs to be ran at noon. That should be the price of the I fund share at COB notwithstanding any FV action. That said, I need to look at my spreadsheet to see why its so different from Corvette's estimate.

I do not understand your thinking. Why would someone use the spreadsheet at noon when the final results of the EAFE is posted.

The spreadsheet tracks stock indexes and not all of the stocks in the I-fund.

The spreadsheet is an estimate. The EAFE finals results is what is used to compute the I-fund.

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.37% :)
AORD up 0.06% :)

FV for Thursday (previous) = +$0.33

[TRUEHONEST]

EAFE final down -$0.09
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.09
minus FV Wednesday of -$0.24 = -$0.33 :worried:

FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.33


You Mean FV Thursday (previous) of+$0.24 :)

[Corvette]

You Mean FV Thursday (previous) of+$0.24 :)

correct :blink:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.01
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.24= +$0.23

[fedgolfer]

EAFE estimate down -$0.01
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.24= +$0.23

sweet, thanks. See y'all next month. I'm out of IFTs.

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.01
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.24= +$0.23 :)

[sugarandspice]

Up 25 cents.

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.01
plus FV Thursday (previous) of +$0.24= +$0.23
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.02 = +$0.25 :)

FV for Friday (previous) of $0.00

[Corvette]

G fund 12.45 pass
F fund 12.15 down .06
C fund 15.86 up .05
S fund 19.34 up .09
I fund 24.37 up .25 :)

FV for Friday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.24% :)
AORD down 0.91% :worried:

FV for Friday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.17
plus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.17

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.23
plus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00 = -$0.23
minus FV Friday (guess) of -$0.12 = -$0.35

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.22
plus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00 = -$0.22 :worried:

[Corvette]

G fund 12.45 pass
F fund 12.19 up .04
C fund 15.65 down .21
S fund 19.15 down .19
I fund 24.15 down .22 :worried:

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[luv2read]

market is closed tomorrow. NO I fund will be posted.

[Corvette]

market is closed tomorrow. NO I fund will be posted.

I will change to Tuesday ( previous)

thanks :)

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 2.30% :worried:
AORD down 1.00% :worried:

FV for Tuesday (previous) = +$0.00

[Guest2]

(Hong Kong)HSCC Red Chip:-296.77 -5.30% :blink:

(Japan) Nikkei 225: -322.01 -2.30% :blink:

Everything else related to the (I) Fund is mixed and hovers within the unchanged area.
Germany is feeling the pinch and the Swiss are doing well. But they don't hold any weight
within the (I) Fund.

For those areas that do: We're gonna need a little cheese with that whine.

[Corvette]

Monday EAFE estimate down -$0.18
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.18

[Corvette]

Monday EAFE final down -$0.19
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.19 :worried:

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 1.48% :)
AORD up 0.19% :)

FV for Tuesday (previous) = 0.00

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.17
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.17

[Gaetaone]

G fund 12.46 up .01F fund 12.14 down .05C fund 15.76 up .11S fund 19.33 up .18I fund 23.92 down .23

[Braveheart]

Question !!!:rolleyes:

Since Saturday is May 31 we have to make our second IFT Thursday the 29th:mad: which counts for Friday the 30th.

Please reply if that is how this works because if we did an IFT Friday it would take up the 1st move in June right. Let me know -- THX Braveheart

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.24
plus FV Tuesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.24
plus mystery money or rounding up of $0.01 = -$0.23 :worried:

no final of EAFE yet?

[luv2read]

Question !!!:rolleyes:

Since Saturday is May 31 we have to make our second IFT Thursday the 29th:mad: which counts for Friday the 30th.

Please reply if that is how this works because if we did an IFT Friday it would take up the 1st move in June right. Let me know -- THX Braveheart
ANYTIME/ANYDAY BEFORE NOON FRIDAY IS MAY. AFTER NOON FRIDAY IS JUNE.

This isn't any different than it was before the rule change...

IFT POSTING HAS NOT CHANGED, JUST THE NUMBER OF IFT'S.

[Corvette]

Monday EAFE final down -$0.19
Tuesday EAFE final down -$0.06 = -$0.25
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.02= -$0.23 :worried:

FV for Wednesday (previous) of $0.00

[Corvette]

G fund 12.46 up .01
F fund 12.14 down .05
C fund 15.76 up .11
S fund 19.33 up .18
I fund 23.92 down .23 :worried:

[Corvette]

Nikkei down 1.32% :worried:
AORD down 1.10% :worried:

woe is me

FV for Wednesday (previous) = +$0.00

[tom1tom1]

Should I stay or should I go?

[Braveheart]

ANYTIME/ANYDAY BEFORE NOON FRIDAY IS MAY. AFTER NOON FRIDAY IS JUNE.

This isn't any different than it was before the rule change...

IFT POSTING HAS NOT CHANGED, JUST THE NUMBER OF IFT'S.

Thank you !!!

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.05
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.05

dollar up 0.19%

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate down -$0.06
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.06

[Corvette]

EAFE final down -$0.06
plus FV Wednesday (previous) of +$0.00= -$0.06
plus FV Wednesday of +$0.18 = +$0.12 :)

FV for Thursday previous of -$0.18

[Corvette]

G fund 12.46 pass
F fund 12.09 down .05
C fund 15.82 up .06
S fund 19.49 up .13
I fund 24.04 up .12 :)

FV for Thursday (previous) = -$0.18

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 3.03% :D
AORD up 1.09% :)

FV for Thursday (previous) =-$0.18

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.03
minus FV Thursday (previous) of -$0.18= -$0.15

dollar is up 0.60%

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.04
minus FV Thursday (previous) of -$0.18= -$0.14
plus mystery money or rounding up of $0.01 = -$0.13 :worried:

FV for Friday (previous) of $0.00

[Corvette]

G fund 12.46 pass
F fund 12.05 down .04
C fund 15.91 up .09
S fund 19.63 up .14
I fund 23.91 down .13 :worried:

FV for Friday (previous) = +$0.00

[roskopfm]

I am 100% I fund and have been for the past two years. It has done better than the C or S funds, and based on the weak dollar, it should continue to be a good bet. GO I FUND!!!:nuts:

[tom1tom1]

I went buy-and-hold in the I-fund for 4.5 yrs before I found this site last Dec. I feel fortunate but would never admit being one of those people. haha

[Guest2]

I went buy-and-hold in the I-fund for 4.5 yrs before I found this site last Dec. I feel fortunate but would never admit being one of those people. haha

Buy and Hold is a valid strategy. Especially over a long period of time.
Hopefully, inflation wouldn't offset any preceived gains. I came to this
site with a Hit & Run mentality. With IFT limits and a short term career,
I wouldn't have changed a thing, unless I was forced to do so. Now, one
must do their homework, study and read. Maybe you could call my new
stategy; Buy and Shelter,,,,, naaaaah ,,,,, Stroke & Hope ,,,,, naaaah
I don't know ! But there are several well experienced members who use
and can validate their Buy & Hold methods. Good Luck to both of you.
;)

[tom1tom1]

Before the I-fund I had the C-fund 100% through the 2000's period coming out way ahead. But I like this way through the forum to make wiser decisions but it probable really comes down to the monkee throwing the dart.

[tom1tom1]

Buy and Hold is a valid strategy. Especially over a long period of time.
Hopefully, inflation wouldn't offset any preceived gains. I came to this
site with a Hit & Run mentality. With IFT limits and a short term career,
I wouldn't have changed a thing, unless I was forced to do so. Now, one
must do their homework, study and read. Maybe you could call my new
stategy; Buy and Shelter,,,,, naaaaah ,,,,, Stroke & Hope ,,,,, naaaah
I don't know ! But there are several well experienced members who use
and can validate their Buy & Hold methods. Good Luck to both of you.
;)

By the way I have a lovely wife & two beautiful daughters(20 & 16). But had to come up with 8 syllables. She doesn't approve of my "market timing". Have to ask Tom if I can change it to just Tom1?

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 1.52% :)
AORD down 0.74% :worried:

FV for Friday (previous)= +$0.00

[Frixxxx]

I am 100% I fund and have been for the past two years. It has done better than the C or S funds, and based on the weak dollar, it should continue to be a good bet. GO I FUND!!!:nuts:

I'm glad I have company, Been sitting in I the last 8 months with the IFT limits bugging me and the nasty letters from the FRTIB. Anyhow, I lowered my contributions to the TSP fund and focsued on the "move my money when I want to approach." I fell in love with a currency exchange program and seem to do well with it, I've beat the stock market to a pulp!:cool:

I am paying off the homestead with the rest.

My 1200.00 free money went to Roth IRA.

And I love eating PB&Js while watching my friends spend their retirement at McDonalds! Oh, and I ride my motorcycle to work.... 1/3 the gas means 2/3s the savings!:cool:

[Corvette]

EAFE estimate up +$0.16
minus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.16

dollar is down -0.12%

[kar_crazy]

thanks for the post corvette keep up the good work:D

[Corvette]

thanks for the post corvette keep up the good work:D

anytime

I am taking two classes at 2 different schools. I am not available in a timely manner at all times.

This is the reason for late posts at times.

[McDuck]

MSCI up 0.54% today

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.13
minus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00= +$0.13 :)

[Corvette]

EAFE final up +$0.13
plus FV Friday (previous) of +$0.00 = +$0.13
plus mystery money or rounding up of +$0.01 = +$0.14 final :)

[Corvette]

G fund 12.46 pass
F fund 12.09 up .04
C fund 15.93 up .02
S fund 19.78 up .15
I fund 24.05 up .14 :)

FV for Monday (previous) = +$0.00

[Corvette]

Nikkei up 0.71% :)
AORD up 0.13% :)

FV for Monday (previous)= +$0.00