Thread: DreamboatAnnie's Account Talk

Serious question. Do gaps always have to be filled? The reason I ask, is I got in last week and am now up close to 2% (if we close at the highs now). SO I have 10 minutes to decide to go back to G and wait for the gap to fill, and then go to C again. Or to just stay long! Uggg decisions.

daze823...I agree with everything you say to some extent if not all the way. My comments were in regards to the TSP Roth...I should have been clearer.

I have 2 Roths (one was my wifes and the other I started) but both of them are through separate brokerages. The flexibility they provide, accompanied by an outstanding performance record, is wonderful and the profits far outweigh the nominal transaction fees they charge for transfers. Both Roth accounts are actively managed as parts of larger fund portfolios (I pick the fund is where the transfer fees come in) and have consistently outperformed the limited funds tracked by the TSP.

Happy trading all!

Originally Posted by alevin

Bama, you would have to wait til you decide it's time to draw SS, before the referenced NARFE article would have much value for you. basically, the more taxable non-SS
income you have, the greater the potential for taxable levels of SS to jump up higher simultaneously. resulting in bigger than otherwise expected tax bill. Once you start drawing SS, that is. you're underage for SS for another few years yet til 62 rolls around. That bell tolls for me in another few months. FERS 10% bump if all goes according to plan. We shall see how the winter goes in the meantime. Critical longdistance parental care issues and new arrangements ongoing for me since June.

Yes, have 3 years before I start drawing SS and the FERS supplement ends

Originally Posted by DreamboatAnnie

Ok... I am staying put. Will consider it tomorrow.

My plan has been to go back in COB Friday - but I was thinking there would be selling today thru Fri - after today, I am in wait and see mode

The flexibility they provide, accompanied by an outstanding performance record, is wonderful and the profits far outweigh the nominal transaction fees

I'd like to get into external IRAs this year. Just curious what brokers are you guys using for your Roths?

American funds (initial set up through a financial advisor) and Charles Schwab. Also have a 529 with AF....ive seen better 529s over the years but it has performed well enough for me. Was emerging market heavy in all of these for years but have been more conservative since recession hit.

Originally Posted by 1965Vintage

Serious question. Do gaps always have to be filled? The reason I ask, is I got in last week and am now up close to 2% (if we close at the highs now). SO I have 10 minutes to decide to go back to G and wait for the gap to fill, and then go to C again. Or to just stay long! Uggg decisions.

Sorry 1965... I jumped off line so didn't see your question. I understand they usually do fill although they do not always fill right away. Today was a great relief rally. Bigger than I thought but I guess market really loved the outcome of election. Decisions Decisions….

Happy Friday to Everyone!!!!

Just looked at charts and definitely not getting in today. Looks like Stochastic is starting to cross below its signal line to move below 80. I am thinking market is going to test the 20 day SMA (mid-point on Bollinger Bands) or possibly a bit lower but in that area only because this also looks to be the next support zone down around 2740-2720 on C fund. If that does not hold then we might test the October lows. Keeping fingers crossed that we just test the mid-point on Bollinger band. Same thing for S fund around 1340-1320.


Hope you have a Great Weekend and Best Wishes on Your Investments!!!

Agreed. I’m not liking this enough to accept risk level. Taking my profit (reduced from my riding too long) and going back to the pad.

Originally Posted by DreamboatAnnie

I know.... its crazy right???

DB, I have been watching that chart you put up to see how it is plays out https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ke...of2&yptr=yahoo. It is very interesting and today this was posted about small caps. I noticed the chart and Im wondering if we are in that small dip after the initial high in Nov. Going to have to keep my eyes open. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-...cks-2018-11-09.

I went back into the G Fund COB today. Should have got out yesterday, but wanted to see if it could hold. Looks like those gaps are going to fill. Oh well, I'm happy with a 2% gain for November.
Have a great weekend!