(LoL) I'm not one for buying duplicate gifts,,,,maybe a matching set of
Leg Irons might do nicely. Looking at the Market right now its driving me
absolutely Nnuts ! May the Bulls break out that 6 pack of Redbull and get
motivated after their champagne lunches. Anyway, I gotta hit the springs
and get some shut-eye. I'll catch up a little later. I wish ya well ! Ciao !
Here's one for your amusement, SB. Bear takes hubcap off one car, tries to give it to someone in one of the cars behind that recently had its hubcaps stolen.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...s-it-back.html
"All the prophets of Doom, Can always find room, In a world full of worry and fear..." - Protest Song, Monty Python
YTD O/D FOR ALL TSP FUNDS
(C) Fund vs. the SPX = 0.2221 TSP Cent Overpayment or +1.53%
(S) Fund vs.. DWCPF = 0.3197 TSP Cent Overpayment or +1.77%
(I) .Fund vs. the EFA = 0.3171 TSP Cent Overpayment or +1.63%
DAILY (I) FUND VS. EFA O/D TRACKING RESULTS:
......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(8/18/08) +0.0903% -0.3882 tsp cents
(8/19/08) -0.4733% -0.2878 tsp cents
(8/20/08) -0.1002% -0.2692 tsp cents
(8/21/08) -0.1488% -0.2401 tsp cents
(8/22/08) +0.0729% -0.2561 tsp cents
WEEKLY..-0.5591% -0.1154 tsp cents
......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(8/25/08) +0.7622% -0.4063 tsp cents
(8/26/08) -0.4230% -0.3220 tsp cents
(8/27/08) -0.5610% -0.2106 tsp cents
(8/28/08) +0.3609% -0.2877 tsp cents
(8/29/08) +0.2044% -0.3291 tsp cents
WEEKLY +0.3435% +0.0730 tsp cents
......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(9/01/08) FEDERAL HOLIDAY
(9/02/08) +0.6546% -0.4584 tsp cents
(9/03/08) -0.8790% -0.2772 tsp cents
(9/04/08) +0.6018% -0.3826 tsp cents
(9/05/08) -0.5642% -0.2717 tsp cents
WEEKLY -0.1868% -0.0574 tsp cents
......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(9/08/08) +0.1989% -0.3171 tsp cents
THE KEY:
------------------------------------------------- WE OWE THEM ----
- .6000 thru -.4000 High Overpayment (Rarely Goes Higher
- .4000 thru -.3000 Meduim Overpayment, (Flip A Coin)
- .3000 thru -.2000 Low Overpayment (Goal is Met)
- .2000 thru -.1000 (Not Seen Too Often)
- .1000 thru -.0000 (Not Seen For Over 2 Months)
-------------------------------------------------- THEY OWE US ----
+.0000 thru+.1000 Low Deficit (Goal is Met)
+.1000 thru+.1500 Medium Deficit (Flip A Coin)
+.1500 thru+.2500 High Deficit (Rarely Goes Lower)
+.2500 thru+.3000 Windfall Coming !
---------------------------------------------------------------------
YTD IDX returns: YTD TSP returns: YTD SB current returns:
SPX= -13.66%.....C=... -12.30%....-00.75% (my figures)
DW.= -10.15%.....S=... -08.61%....
EFA= -22.59%.....I=.... -21.28%...
AGG= +00.20%.....F=...+03.62%...
...........................G=... +02.63%...
MTD IDX returns: MTD TSP returns: MTD SB current returns:
SPX= -01.11%.....C=... -01.03%....-01.61% (my figures)
DW.= -02.55%.....S=... -02.32%....
EFA= -04.37%.....I=.....-04.36%...
AGG=+00.62%.....F=... +01.41%...
...........................G=....+00.08%...
I don't know why yesterdays (I) Fund performance seemed to be a little
different then what we've seen, but, the outperformance of the (C) and
(S) Funds was exciting to see. You have to go back to August 5th, 2008
to see a return of +0.40 TSP Cents and that is certainly SWEET ! I wish
to congratulate everyone who made the decision to go into (I) Fund for
yesterday and hope this is the begining of a long awaited rebound.
I fear the worst.
Slowing economy = less spending = loss of jobs = more loan defaults = more debt on FED balance sheet = falling dollar = rising oil = Goldman 150 oil prediction coming true = falling stock market which equals RBS dire predictions coming true. K.D. says S&P 3 digits within 6 months, others calling for a crash anytime between now and Feb (as in Poolmans videos). It's a bear market and once the market realizes what is happening it's into the tank.
Seriously, since there is so much risk, why not go into the G fund for a few months? Really, what do you have to lose?? Is the S&P gonna scream back up to 1400-1500?? No way. VERY Limited upside in the near term, at least through the holiday season which will be bad. Sit it out, is my advice. Keep your money.
Ahh - a man after my own heart - or perhaps it's better worded as: Nice to see someone else see things like me.
I see today and the climate "they are trying so desperately to paint" as a 'Bright New Beginning' and we're on the way to glorious days. But strictly looking at the EVIDENCE - AT ALL THE PEICES THAT WOULD TELL US WHETHER THINGS ARE GOOD OR BAD - anyone at this point is clinging on to the last ray of hope.
BTW - Squalebear - as ususal, you're home feels good.
All these factors, and yes, even your most appreciated opinion is weighed
into the decision making process. The opportunity to profit exists and I'm
in agreement that the amount could be limited. Earnings and the National
Election will be cause for volitility come late October/November. This month
is well known for its disappointing results. This, among many other reasons
is why I stick with a monthly goal and not with a three month goal. Add that
to the limits and I'm right back to looking like a Hit&Run investor. Its not
what I want, but I will not hold onto a decision while losing my jammies.
We've been hearing the predictions of Depression for some time now. You
have told me before; "Don't get wrapped up in the hype". The pieces of the
puzzle you've eluded to is the best way to keep it real. I see a minor
opportunity to take advantage of this short term upward move. But I
also see a dramatic pull back below the July Lows before long and to
err on the side of caution is as wise as it gets.
Steady:
Its your welcomed posts which make this Home like sitting next to a
warm fireplace in the middle of a snow storm. For that, we all give
thanks to you for making it so.
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