Thread: tsptalk's Market Talk

A sideways market is purrfect for those that are more interested in accumulation of shares - afterall it's the number of shares you eventually own that sets you financially healthy.

We had a member named "FuzzDuzz" or something like that, a few years ago that was obsessed with number of shares. I understand the concept, but to me the value of those shares is more important. But yes, if you are assuming stocks will always go higher, then accumulating shares makes sense.

Personally I'd rather hold onto the value of my account in a market downturn, than the number of shares I own. I can always buy the shares I sell back at a cheaper price. If the TSP decided to do a 2 for 1 split of the current shares, it wouldn't impact us at all.

I know it has worked for you (BT) and that's because we are near new highs. But look at Japan's long term stock market chart. It's still 1/3 the price of its highs from the 1980's.

The problem now is that it's going to take even longer to accumulate a share base position - prices are much higher and the membership doesn't accumulate as rapidly. We could be in a mega trend secular bull maket now for several more decades - that won't help accumulate shares. The only opportunity to get ahead will be to trade and that's where you can help.

60,000 shares of SiriusXM is still worth less than 1 share of Berkshire Hathaway A...

Price matters, price action matters more...

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1 X BRK.A= $191,036.00
1 X BRK.B= $127.38

60,000 X SIRI= $199,200.00

Neither pays a dividend although I recall Sirius doing a special dividend recently.

Originally Posted by WorkFE

1 X BRK.A= $191,036.00
1 X BRK.B= $127.38

60,000 X SIRI= $199,200.00

Neither pays a dividend although I recall Sirius doing a special dividend recently.

Ok, my math was off by a few %, that wasn't my point... next time I will use 50k shares to make sure its truthful...

The Transports are getting pounded today...



Although looking at the chart, they don't don't seem to fall much further after a day like today. Bull market at work?

Noticed this and wonder what's up? Middle East (i.e. oil) concerns maybe? I was thinking about IFTing into a little more exposure but then I saw this and thought it may not be so wise today

Originally Posted by tsptalk

The Transports are getting pounded today...



Although looking at the chart, they don't don't seem to fall much further after a day like today. Bull market at work?

Once again the market starts pulling back shortly after the fear & greed index goes deep into extreme greed territory, this isn't mere coincidence.

Staying invested in TSP (looking long-term goals instead of short-term with that acct), but glad I pulled all my stocks out a couple days ago for a nice 19% gain

Pre-market action is a little bit of everything. Nikkei was up .8%, DAX is down about .8%, and S&P futures are basically flat. So, wassup?

Originally Posted by Sensei

Pre-market action is a little bit of everything. Nikkei was up .8%, DAX is down about .8%, and S&P futures are basically flat. So, wassup?

Iraq and oil, not that they are related...