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    Default November 2008 Winners!

    The November 2008 results are in, and again we had some great returns, considering the November carbage in the TSP funds. The Ebbchart made the list, but here are the top five member's returns for the month:


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    Congratulations on a fine return in another very tough month!

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    Nice job!

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    I want to comment on a Private Message I received regarding Greg's return and the number of transfers he made in November. Apparently not everyone is aware of the rule that you can transfer money into the G fund at any time (any percentage), even after transfer #2.

    Here were greg's transactions in November:

    2008-11-05 100 G (#1)
    2008-11-20 100 C (#2)
    2008-11-21 50 G 50 C (allowed, C to G)
    2008-11-24 75 G 25 C (allowed, more C to G)
    2008-11-25 85 G 15 C (allowed, more C to G)
    2008-11-28 100 G (allowed, more C to G)

    The rule for our autotracker contest is that you must follow the official TSP rules. You get 2 transfers, but then you can move money into the G fund at any time, as long as no other fund is being increased.

    So, greg did a great job and despite making 6 transfers, stayed within the TSP rules and probably made those same transfers in his TSP account.

    The TSP has taken a lot away from us, so take advantage of what they are allowing us to do.

    Thanks,
    Tom
    Tom
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    I am not a Registered Investment Advisor and this is not investment advice. Please do your own due diligence.

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    Default Re: November 2008 Winners!

    It was not me.
    CURRENT ALLOCATION = 100% G
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    Default Re: November 2008 Winners!

    Quote Originally Posted by tsptalk View Post
    Here were greg's transactions in November:

    2008-11-05 100 G (#1)
    2008-11-20 100 C (#2)
    2008-11-21 50 G 50 C (allowed, C to G)
    2008-11-24 75 G 25 C (allowed, more C to G)
    2008-11-25 85 G 15 C (allowed, more C to G)
    2008-11-28 100 G (allowed, more C to G)

    The rule for our autotracker contest is that you must follow the official TSP rules. You get 2 transfers, but then you can move money into the G fund at any time, as long as no other fund is being increased.

    So, greg did a great job and despite making 6 transfers, stayed within the TSP rules and probably made those same transfers in his TSP account.
    I would have made 17% if I had stayed 100% C-fund from 11-20 until 11-28, but I got cold feet and started moving to G.

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    Default Re: November 2008 Winners!

    You did GOOD Greg, you are the MAN. Now do that again!!!
    Congratulations!



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    Default Re: November 2008 Winners!

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg View Post
    I would have made 17% if I had stayed 100% C-fund from 11-20 until 11-28, but I got cold feet and started moving to G.
    Nice job, with the IFT limitations you made the right move. Sell the rally gradually.
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