350Z's I fund thread OCT 07

[Minnow]

We (spouses, both Feds) started out in C, S, I and G funds, but for about the past 2 years have been primarily trading between I and G. Looking at the returns, we're considering using L Income as our safe haven instead of G. Does anyone use the L Income fund as a safe haven instead of G between trades? Since it's 70% G wouldn't you get 70 cents on the dollar for the penny? Not as good as a whole penny and still some risk, but a better return than G overall?

I have an extremely small TSP account as compared to most here but I've done that and it has worked for me (for the most part) the past few times that I've jumped to "safe haven." -- although I technically hate the "L" funds because they spent our money pushing those things.

 

[fedgolfer]

RIMM announces it's going to China... this should hold up and even boost tech further.... I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

 

[James48843]

We (spouses, both Feds) started out in C, S, I and G funds, but for about the past 2 years have been primarily trading between I and G. Looking at the returns, we're considering using L Income as our safe haven instead of G. Does anyone use the L Income fund as a safe haven instead of G between trades? Since it's 70% G wouldn't you get 70 cents on the dollar for the penny? Not as good as a whole penny and still some risk, but a better return than G overall?

Yes, I have used that strategy successfully.

You get one quick and easy way to set it aside- if the markets go up, you stand a better chance at catching more than the penny, and if they go down, your downside risk is a lot less than if you are in stocks alone.

 

[SkiUtah]

Which L fund do you use?

 

[Boxholder]

IMHO, the I fund should be avoided due to the possibility of a +FV today.

Good call, 350z, looks like the +FV is just going to make it.

 

[McDuck]

Good call, 350z, looks like the +FV is just going to make it.

Right, the UfV should be +0.77% today.

I sold 100%I today going to G.

 

[350zCommTech]

Good call, 350z, looks like the +FV is just going to make it.

Thanks Boxholder,

Here is the FV situation:

1)If they go conservative, it'll be 18+16FV=34 cents.

2)If they go with the MBS, it'll be 18+21FV=39 cents.

IMH, this afternoon's market action definitely fits their published criteria for a FV, but since the USM finished just a tad a above the highs from this morning, I'm not so sure that we'll see a FV. And also the fact that the I fund is already getting a FVC, for a total of 18 cents, I personally would not do a FV here.

But, having said all that, the FV process is more than likely, all computer driven. Which means we'll probably see a 16 cents +FV.

 

[350zCommTech]

Right, the UfV should be +0.77% today.

I sold 100%I today going to G.

ME TOO! Back to I Fund tomorrow, hopefully...then I'll try the I/L Income strategy next time....

You lucky dogs!!!

I never get lucky with a FV.

 

[McDuck]

since the USM finished just a tad a above the highs from this morning, I'm not so sure that we'll see a FV. And also the fact that the I fund is already getting a FVC, for a total of 18 cents, I personally would not do a FV here.

Don't rain on my parade!

 

[Boxholder]

I agree, I think they'll go conservative. Are we the same guys who said we wouldn't want to be in the I Fund tomorrow? Right now it looks promising, but I'd still be very skittish if I were in. Just too many stocks reporting that don't look that good. But with this tail-wind, who knows? Except 12% - he's got ice water in his veins!

 

[350zCommTech]

Don't rain on my parade!

You're lucky I don't work for Barclays!:laugh:

 

[350zCommTech]

I agree, I think they'll go conservative. Are we the same guys who said we wouldn't want to be in the I Fund tomorrow? Right now it looks promising, but I'd still be very skittish if I were in. Just too many stocks reporting that don't look that good. But with this tail-wind, who knows? Except 12% - he's got ice water in his veins!

Yes, we were the ones.

CTX reported a loss of $5.26 eps and Amazon barley beat estimates.

Amazon is getting murdered in after hours trading. CTX will get nuked tomorrow. MER will nuke the rest of the market tomorrow morning.

 

[12%ayear]

IMO, there will not be a +fv. There will be a clean slate going into tomorrow. The USMs did not bust out from the morning like 350z said. Plus, too much accounting for Barclay based on yesterdays FVC. They will wait for OSMs and deal with it tomorrow without -fv and +fv. http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=%5EDJI&t=1d We shall see tonight.

 

[easyrydr]

I am almost glad that I stayed in G fund because it loooks like tommorro will a bad day. Whats your thoughts on it?:suspicious:

 

[McDuck]

Right, the UfV should be +0.77% today.

I-fund was up today at $25.40

This is an increase of 1.60% today. MSCI was up 1.41% today for a additional UV of 0.19% in addition to yesterday's 0.58%, therefore todays UfV is +0.77%.

I'm was afraid 350Z was going to jinx it for us.

 

[12%ayear]

+.22 cents FV

 

[Show-me]

Aw man, I should have sold some.

 

[Robo5555]

You lucky dogs!!!

I never get lucky with a FV.

I'll take the 40cents!!

 

[Robo5555]

Japan is up almost 1%. Another good start!

 

[Robo5555]

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