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It is days like today that I WISH the TSP had "opened a trading window" like Congress authorized them to do.
I would be a mover of a big chunk into precious metals today- both actual hard assets, and into gold/silver stocks or a precious metals mutual fund.
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Like....oh, say, the USAA Precious Metals fund. That's where I'd LOVE to put a little chunk of my TSP funds today, if ONLY I had the chance:
https://content.usaa.com/mcontent/st...heid=245742511
My old eyes and past experience say we're at a nice place where we're done getting easy money for a bit- and now we're entering a more turbulent phase with some ups and downs- but in any case, hard assets like Gold and Silver would be steady and increasing value places to put a bit of my money.
Instead, all I can do is sit safely in "G".
PLEASE ...TSP, please "open a window" and allow us to put part of our money into other things besides just the straight stock funds, bonds and G fund security. Give us the ability to see some hard assets, some emerging market funds, some more divserse places to put it.
Good luck.
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James48843
It is days like today that I WISH the TSP had "opened a trading window" like Congress authorized them to do.
I would be a mover of a big chunk into precious metals today- both actual hard assets, and into gold/silver stocks or a precious metals mutual fund.
Attachment 22597
Like....oh, say, the USAA Precious Metals fund. That's where I'd LOVE to put a little chunk of my TSP funds today, if ONLY I had the chance:
https://content.usaa.com/mcontent/st...heid=245742511
My old eyes and past experience say we're at a nice place where we're done getting easy money for a bit- and now we're entering a more turbulent phase with some ups and downs- but in any case, hard assets like Gold and Silver would be steady and increasing value places to put a bit of my money.
Instead, all I can do is sit safely in "G".
PLEASE ...TSP, please "open a window" and allow us to put part of our money into other things besides just the straight stock funds, bonds and G fund security. Give us the ability to see some hard assets, some emerging market funds, some more divserse places to put it.
Good luck.
Great call on Gold -- it's up huge today!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sf2CzEq0w
Well, I have been waiting in the sidelines for the last month for the right opportunity to buy back in. I didn't see it. I THOUGHT tomorrow or wednesday was going to be it- because I thought today would be this huge downdraft, and we'd get a nice 3 to 5% pullback over a couple of days.
But darned if those on the sidelines didn't start pouring cash into the market this morning at the first sign of a pause. And BAM! We miss out on any chance of a significant pullback. At least that's how I am seeing it so far today.
So I am jumping back in with both feet.
Moving 100% into "S" fund today.
Wish me luck. Either I am going to do fine, or else I just really screwed up.
Into the fire we dive!
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I fell into a burning ring of fire - as I went down the flames went higher. Money is going to flow from overseas like water into our markets - higher highs for the next several years.
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Hopefully it doesn't "burn, burn, burn -- that lake of fire, that lake of fire." :)
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Morrison.
Doors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKbPUzhWeeI
Now I feel like I been rained on. Need some good upward lift tomorrow.
Come on, Jim- sing it for me.
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Buried a very good man yesterday-
One of my original platoon members in 1991 when I was first comissioned, who later served with me when I was a company commander as well in 2000-2002.
He served three tours in Iraq. 2003, 2007, 2009.
His son was killed in Iraq in 2005.
He was a 100% disabled vet who was retired in 2012.
He served our nation for 23 years.
The gave it up, and bought a farm. and raised chickens and goats.
and had way too much to deal with -the monsters in his foot locker.
Thank you Sgt Ben.
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He's actually the 6th member of my platoon who has since died.
I'll miss you.
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Sorry for your loss Jim. I am glad you had a chance to know him.
- RMI
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Very gracious and kind tribute to your friend, James. Thanks for sharing Ben with us.
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Yes, thanks for sharing, James. May he rest in peace and finally be free of those monsters.