350Z's I fund thread DEC 07

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Greg said:
Thanks. Would you tell me where my math is wrong?
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Sure. It takes time do all of this, so you owe me one.:D

Here goes:

On the 21st, there was a +FV of 14 cents(.585%).
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And this is what happened on the 24th:

MSCI EAFE = .27% or 7 cents.

7 cents minus 14(+FVC from Friday), plus 19 cents +FV(.78%),

equals 12 cents.
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On the 25th, the MSCI EAFE was up .39% or 10 cents

10-19(FVC) = -9 cents But TSP was closed so no update.
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On the 26th, MSCI EAFE = .63% or 15 cents.

-9(from the 25th)+15 = 6 cents, I fund price = 24.60 and became even.
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That is it.
 
Greg said:
On 24-Dec-07, a $ 2.00 Dividend was paid on the iShares MSCI EAFE Index (EFA). This caused that index to drop from 80.4 to 78.4 from the close on the 21st and the open on the 24th.
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What Greg posted here is in reference to the ETF EFA, which is not our I fund.
 
Tokyo Stock Exchange Holidays

TSE 2007 Holiday Schedule

Date Holiday January 8, 2007 Coming of Age Day February 11, 2007 National Foundation Day March 21, 2007 Vernal Equinox April 29, 2007 Showa Day May 3, 2007 Constitution Memorial Day May 4, 2007 Greenery Day May 5, 2007 Children's Day July 16, 2007 Ocean Day September 17, 2007 Respect for the Aged Day September 23, 2007 Autumn Equinox October 8, 2007 Health-Sports Day November 3, 2007 Culture Day November 23, 2007 Labor Thanksgiving Day December 23, 2007 Emperor's Birthday

Note: There is half-day trading on January 4, 2007 and December 28, 2007. . In addition to the Japanese national holidays mentioned above, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will be closed for market holidays on January 2, 3 and December 31, 2007.

TSE 2008 Holiday Schedule

Date Holiday January 1, 2008
New Years Day
January 14, 2008 Coming of Age Day February 11, 2008 National Foundation Day March 20, 2008 Vernal Equinox April 29, 2008 Showa Day May 5, 2008 Children's Day May 5, 2008 Children's Day (Observed) July 21, 2008 Ocean Day September 15, 2008 Respect for the Aged Day September 23, 2008 Autumn Equinox October 13, 2008 Health-Sports Day November 3, 2008 Culture Day November 23, 2008 Labor Thanksgiving Day December 23, 2008 Emperor's Birthday

Note: There is half-day trading on January 4, 2008 and December 30, 2008. In addition to the Japanese national holidays mentioned above, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will be closed for market holidays on January 2, 3 and December 31, 2008
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http://www.money-zine.com/Investing/Stocks/Tokyo-Stock-Exchange/

Japan will be closed for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Trading will resume on Thursday. I would expect Wednesday night/Thursday morning to be an explosive up day for the Nikkei, assuming the USM doesn't crash prior to Wednesday night.:D
 
I just stumbled upon this great site. I'm a bit overwhelmed at what actually goes into our TSP fund prices. I have been backtracking these threads and still have a lot to learn. I thank you all for sharing your insights and opinions. Keep up the great work. I'll be watching!:) ...A little info about me....20 yrs in...18 to go!:notrust:
 
Gunny said:
I just stumbled upon this great site. I'm a bit overwhelmed at what actually goes into our TSP fund prices. I have been backtracking these threads and still have a lot to learn. I thank you all for sharing your insights and opinions. Keep up the great work. I'll be watching!:) ...A little info about me....20 yrs in...18 to go!:notrust:
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Welcome to the forum.
 
Thanks guys. Yeah, kinda like that deer in the headlights. I'm watching some friends retire now. They are laughing that that I have approx 4000 working days left. But that's O.K. That just means that my Thrift will be LARGE by the time I get there! Gotta look at the positives.
By the way....I only have 18 yrs left if you consider the retirement date on the annual benefits sheet. I don't get it...I'll be 57 1/2 with 38 yrs in..@ yr 2025. Any chance I can get out earlier than that and still collect what's coming to me? So confusing!

I am 100% I right now until I really understand when to and when not to move.
 
Gunny,

If you are 100% I fund you could easily be at the summit with the inherent risk of sliding down the other side. I own a 20% position in the I fund and have no plans to increase that position - I'm waiting for the propitious moment to head back to the C fund.
 
Gunny,
Welcome! I've been searching for recent advice given -in a post in the last couple weeks -an excellent post about new folks entering into learning here. IMHO, and I'm certain that others will agree, you should NOT be 100% in any Fund (except maybe G)!!!
In the pick you made, of 100%I, you were REALLY lucky this last week, but 100% in any single stock / bond fund is VERY risky! :worried:

Whomever made that excellent post, or is aware of it - please direct Gunny to that post! -It was seconded, and sugggested to become as mandatory reading for ALL new folks on the TSPtalk HomePage! (It recommended 6 months of just practice -using NO real money) - before next, trying SMALL trades, & differing allocations!
Again, welcome, best wishes, and good luck!


350, I apologize for hijacking your AcctTalk for this -VR!
Gunny said:
Thanks guys. Yeah, kinda like that deer in the headlights. I'm watching some friends retire now. They are laughing that that I have approx 4000 working days left. But that's O.K. That just means that my Thrift will be LARGE by the time I get there! Gotta look at the positives.
By the way....I only have 18 yrs left if you consider the retirement date on the annual benefits sheet. I don't get it...I'll be 57 1/2 with 38 yrs in..@ yr 2025. Any chance I can get out earlier than that and still collect what's coming to me? So confusing!
I am 100% I right now until I really understand when to and when not to move.
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There is a flip side to that coin. With 18 years to go the markets will be up and down several times b4 you retire. So you can afford to be aggressive and you can always go to the lili pad with a drop and minimize your losses. Then jump back all in when the rally starts. IMHO is ok to be 100% in one fund. Most people here do that quite often.
 
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