350Z's 2007 I Fund Thread

[Robo5555]

Our friends acrross the pond started a bit on the down side. Almost flat so far.

 

[merlin]

Nikkei 225 -12.90

 

[Robo5555]

Seems like we lost yesterdays gains pre-market. Lets see what the day brings.

 

[350zCommTech]

Current Estimate: Down .105% or 3 cents.

The dollar continues to fall and is off-setting much of todays losses. The Yen is on the rise. If this continues, we going to see some serious profit taking today. The Nikkei will definitely sell-off on the Yen's rise. The C or S fund looks tempting.

 

[350zCommTech]

Current Estimate: Flat, no change.

 

[350zCommTech]

Down .104% or 3 cents.

 

[350zCommTech]

While the dollar might continue to fall, I'm not liking what I see today. This appears to be a typical bull/bears struggle after a big run-up. I see no bargains. I think it's safer to wait any see who wins. No need to try and guess an afternoon sell-off.

 

[NyteTracker]

Vanguard will be introducing a new ETF(VEA) that mimics EFA and the I Fund.

Vanguard recently submitted the prospectus for approval by the SEC, so launch will probably occur in late summer.

This is huge for the I Fund but how will it affect it?

Pros:
Barclay’s iShares EFA is the benchmark International ETF and the largest by far.
Vanguard’s introduction into the MSCI EAFE arena will only increase exposure to I Fund stocks.
With a total of 3 EAFE ETFs: EFA, VEA, and of course the TSP I Fund, new money would pour in creating an explosive upside for the I Fund.

Cons:
The I Fund is tied in with and managed by Barclay’s.
Investors who transfer out of EFA and into VEA could create a sell off of Barclay’s ETF and it’s respective I Fund.

Any thoughts?
http://www.etfzone.com/archives/articledetail.php?headline=yes&article_id=834

 

[350zCommTech]

MSCI says down .153% or 4 cents.

 

[ebbnflow]

G 11.98 +.01 (+0.08%)
F 11.23 +.03 (+0.27%)
C 17.11 +.03 (+0.18%)
S 20.87 +.03 (+0.14%)
I 24.68 -.03 (-0.12%)

The G-penny came in. Every fund got something, even the I-fund. It got hit with only -.03 cents instead of the expected -.04 cents.

 

[Robo5555]

Japan started in the positive!!!

 

[NTXDiver]

Still on the plus side as of now.

I haven't been following the Nikkei very long, but what casues that flat period every day.....lunch break?

 

[Show-me]

Still on the plus side as of now.

I haven't been following the Nikkei very long, but what casues that flat period every day.....lunch break?

Yes.

 

[NTXDiver]

Thanks!

 

[James48843]

Now showing up .15 cents in pre-market action.

 

[James48843]

up .13 cents at the opening bell.

 

[Gilligan]

The I fund is only 18 cents away from its June 4th high of 24.86, it could reach a new high today.

 

[350zCommTech]

Current Estimate: Up .315% or 8 cents.

 

[dell]

It is up because I got out yesterday.

Dell

 

[NTXDiver]

Current estimate on Yahoo (11AM EDT) is +.07 at 81.39

Here's hoping it doesn't follow the Shanghai and head down too!!