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< 1 pct. IFT Option
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Re: <1%IFT Option
No harm, or disrespect intended.
I am sorry that I hit the sft G instead of the sft H. I hope that all those just looking for complaint material, can overlook that. It's been another long day and I have a lot of respect for those who input TSPTalk.
No harm, or disrespect intended.
KevinD
Well-known member
Re: <1%IFT Option
I think this was the post that SB was referring to...
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=215980&postcount=3497
I just posted a article on my Squalebear's Account Thread
and believe that many of you will find it informative and give
alot of the newer members a sense of the basics.
Can you post a link to that info?
Thx,
I think this was the post that SB was referring to...
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=215980&postcount=3497
Re: <1%IFT Option
Not at all Dannyboy. The clearing of non related posts was mentioned
some time ago, I just never got the chance to ask Tom or a Mod to do
it for me. Nasa's post had nothing to do with being upset or angry, but,
to help seperate the chit-chat so you can find <1%IFT information that
much easier to find.
That I was Kevin ! It covered much of the basics which newer
members might find useful to know. Thanks.
Not at all Dannyboy. The clearing of non related posts was mentioned
some time ago, I just never got the chance to ask Tom or a Mod to do
it for me. Nasa's post had nothing to do with being upset or angry, but,
to help seperate the chit-chat so you can find <1%IFT information that
much easier to find.
I think this was the post that SB was referring to...
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showpost.php?p=215980&postcount=3497
That I was Kevin !
It covered much of the basics which newermembers might find useful to know. Thanks.
Boghie
Well-known member
<1%IFT Option - Bumpin' for the Newbies...
Bumping this thread for the newbies...
The definition and techniques behind using small unlimited IFTs are on page one of this thread. Thoughts follow.
Here is one thought.
Lets say you got scared yesterday - maybe you thought America was going to lose 1,000,000 jobs in July or something. You used your second IFT to run to safety - by the way, not stupid after October, November, and March. Now, you may miss on a major rally over the next few days.
Well you are in luck. Your salary contributions gave you 0.02 holdings in the C, S, and I funds today. So now you can use SqualeBear's technique to bump them to 1% each. Then hope Monday bumps them to 1.x% so you can bring them up with another free IFT to 2%. Wash, Rinse, Repeat.:cheesy:
If you mix in the L Funds you can reallocate a significant portion of your assets in small increments every day (3% - 5% every day).
Enjoy...
Bumping this thread for the newbies...
The definition and techniques behind using small unlimited IFTs are on page one of this thread. Thoughts follow.
Here is one thought.
Lets say you got scared yesterday - maybe you thought America was going to lose 1,000,000 jobs in July or something. You used your second IFT to run to safety - by the way, not stupid after October, November, and March. Now, you may miss on a major rally over the next few days.
Well you are in luck. Your salary contributions gave you 0.02 holdings in the C, S, and I funds today. So now you can use SqualeBear's technique to bump them to 1% each. Then hope Monday bumps them to 1.x% so you can bring them up with another free IFT to 2%. Wash, Rinse, Repeat.:cheesy:
If you mix in the L Funds you can reallocate a significant portion of your assets in small increments every day (3% - 5% every day).
Enjoy...
Re: <1%IFT Option - Bumpin' for the Newbies...
Not only for the newbies, can you review your experiences with IFT's within the L-Funds. I
request this review as I have been under the impression that the L's are subject to the same
restrictions that the other funds are under. I apologize if this is a repeat as I remember this
being talked about somewhere in the past. Currently, I find myself contributing $1.00 to the
TSP on a biweekly basis as my circumstances have dramatically changed since May. There's
a good chance that I'll be one of those Medically Retired participants who can not tolerate risk,
as I did in the past. My <1%IFT method might become a way of life for me. That, along with
fixed monthly withdraws could easily become my new reality.
Thanks for bumping this thread out of the dust and keeping it alive.
Not only for the newbies, can you review your experiences with IFT's within the L-Funds. I
request this review as I have been under the impression that the L's are subject to the same
restrictions that the other funds are under. I apologize if this is a repeat as I remember this
being talked about somewhere in the past. Currently, I find myself contributing $1.00 to the
TSP on a biweekly basis as my circumstances have dramatically changed since May. There's
a good chance that I'll be one of those Medically Retired participants who can not tolerate risk,
as I did in the past. My <1%IFT method might become a way of life for me. That, along with
fixed monthly withdraws could easily become my new reality.
Re: <1%IFT Option
Ok, today is the first day that my account represents my typical attempt to beat the (G) Fund, in lieu of bailing out all together. One glitch, I've got 85% in the (F) Fund instead of the (G) Fund. This was done to reap a quick profit from Friday's dismal Bond returns. As I expected, the AGG closed down -0.58% and the (F) Fund closed down -0.35% on friday. I moved into the (F) with thoughts of a rebound within the next two trading days. We'll see soon enough. The 5% I have within each of the Stock Funds meet my risk tolerance for now. Should we continue to rise, I will use my ability to make unlimited <1%IFT's and boost each fund until the end of August. Good Luck everyone !
Ok, today is the first day that my account represents my typical attempt to beat the (G) Fund, in lieu of bailing out all together. One glitch, I've got 85% in the (F) Fund instead of the (G) Fund. This was done to reap a quick profit from Friday's dismal Bond returns. As I expected, the AGG closed down -0.58% and the (F) Fund closed down -0.35% on friday. I moved into the (F) with thoughts of a rebound within the next two trading days. We'll see soon enough. The 5% I have within each of the Stock Funds meet my risk tolerance for now. Should we continue to rise, I will use my ability to make unlimited <1%IFT's and boost each fund until the end of August. Good Luck everyone !
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Thanks WorkFE ! So far, so good ! My (F) Fund should open for trading soon and I have my fingers crossed. Although my stock funds are doing well right now, the (F) at 85% could very well change me into negative territory.
Thanks WorkFE ! So far, so good ! My (F) Fund should open for trading soon and I have my fingers crossed. Although my stock funds are doing well right now, the (F) at 85% could very well change me into negative territory.
Re: <1%IFT Option
I can do better then that, please follow this link to the beginning of this
thread. The information is extensive The closer you get to page 38-39
the information begins to make sense ! Good Luck !
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showthread.php?t=6974&page=40
I can do better then that, please follow this link to the beginning of this
thread. The information is extensive The closer you get to page 38-39
the information begins to make sense ! Good Luck !
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showthread.php?t=6974&page=40
Re: <1%IFT Option
Decision Made and entered on the TSP Website;
63%(G)
25%(F)
04%(C)
04%(S)
04%(I.)
Took profits from the stock funds by lowering my 5% to 4% for each of the 3 funds (C,,,,S,,,,I).
I cut my 85% (F) risk down to 25% or twice the size of my risk in the stock funds.
Last but not least, I locked in 63% into the (G)arage until a better entry point or correction.
Trading at the top (in fact: above) the Bollinger Bands will lead to a dip.
Maybe not the correction thats being called by so many. Climbing on the
wall of worry is so cool
but nerve racking.
My decision made on Friday for today resulted in approximately 2.5 weeks
of (G) Fund returns at the current interest rate. Assuming the market
closes similarly. I'll Take It !
Hope Everyone Does Well ! $CHA-CHING$ !
Decision Made and entered on the TSP Website;
63%(G)
25%(F)
04%(C)
04%(S)
04%(I.)
Took profits from the stock funds by lowering my 5% to 4% for each of the 3 funds (C,,,,S,,,,I).
I cut my 85% (F) risk down to 25% or twice the size of my risk in the stock funds.
Last but not least, I locked in 63% into the (G)arage until a better entry point or correction.
Trading at the top (in fact: above) the Bollinger Bands will lead to a dip.
Maybe not the correction thats being called by so many. Climbing on the
wall of worry is so cool
but nerve racking.My decision made on Friday for today resulted in approximately 2.5 weeks
of (G) Fund returns at the current interest rate. Assuming the market
closes similarly. I'll Take It !
Hope Everyone Does Well ! $CHA-CHING$ !
KevinD
Well-known member
Re: <1%IFT Option
Was on the road today. At 11:59 I would have held my position hoping for a positive day so tomorrow I could have added 4 more percent. But no. Had to end slightly negative.
Maybe tomorrow. Back to the blender. Hope I can stay up for the shuttle launch.
Was on the road today. At 11:59 I would have held my position hoping for a positive day so tomorrow I could have added 4 more percent. But no. Had to end slightly negative.
Maybe tomorrow. Back to the blender. Hope I can stay up for the shuttle launch.
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