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[JTH]

Tom

I'm showing some tracking errors between my Excel sheet & the Auto tracker. I'm not sure which one is right and the funny thing is my own returns are the same on both sheets.

My TSP_Talk_Calculator with L-Funds shows
G 0.89%
F 0.75%
C 1.08%
S 6.66%
I -0.87%

The Auto Tracker
0.88%
0.62%
1.44%
7.21%
-0.41%

 

[tsptalk]

I was at a ball game tonight and didn't update the autotracker until about 8:45 PM ET. I think they are right now that I put today's results in.

 

[JTH]

Sorry Tom, I think I confused myself. My F holdings canceled out my CSI and I didn't notice it. :embarrest:

 

[McDuck]

Tom,

A year or two ago, someone posted a link to a site where you could find the GS level for anybody that work for the government. Do you (or anyone else) have that site address?

 

[tsptalk]

I remember the post, but not the site, unfortunately.

 

[nnuut]

I remember but didn't cover DOD!!! Google it!!

 

[James48843]

Tom,

A year or two ago, someone posted a link to a site where you could find the GS level for anybody that work for the government. Do you (or anyone else) have that site address?

The site is here:
http://php.app.com/fed_employees/search.php

they don't yet have 2008 pay data available. they've done a freedom of information act request, but not yet received an answer. When they do get the new data, I would presume a lot of places will publicize it, so stay tuned. I'll try to keep my eye out for it, and will post when I see it updated.

Jim

 

[FundSurfer]

Tom, noticed that you are not posting your moves in your commentary anymore. I missed the story. Why the change? I was actually surprised you posted your moves as long as you did. I think you made the right decision. I'm guessing you quit posting because of the subscription services.

 

[tsptalk]

You are right. I stopped when Ebb and Fred went premium. I do enjoy making my own decisions but the premiums seem to out perform me year after year so I have to wake from my delusion that I can do better on my own. I obviously can not.

 

[Frixxxx]

Tom,

Have you compiled a Horse Race Form for the people who tried to guess the DJIA this year?

The reason I ask, is because we are nearing the 1/2 year mark and it would be nice to see who is in the running.

Also cause I can't find the thread.

Thanks!

 

[tsptalk]

Hey Frixxxx -

It is the top "sticky" thread in The Lounge forum.

http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showthread.php?p=202658#post202658

I see that my last post was me asking the same question - did anyone want to make a tally of the guesses. I have not done it, but if we don't get any volunteers, I'll get around to it.

 

[Frixxxx]

Contestant DJIA at close 6/23/09
Dpmp 4201.01
Scribbler 5112.00
Corepuncher 5150.00
James48843 5455.00
McDuck 5456.00
fathertime 6666.66
Viva La Migra 6969.00
mojo 7121.00
tsptalk 7465.00
Show-me 7500.00
Steadygain 7638.00
Frixxxx 8057.00
Diesel 8080.80
DJIA 8,340.44
The Technician 8600.00
ATCJeff 8750.00
Minnow 8974.40
Dr Faustus 9000.00
Squalebear 9162.64
Gumby 9266.50
CountryBoy 9400.00
dannyboy 9422.24
Rod 9545.00
Halltauer 9687.00
Larry Braaten 9802.00
p3a 9841.00
eccougar 9937.00
CapeChem 9955.00
Thunderhorse 10041.00
nnuut 10080.00
KevinD 10101.01
Marcussen 10112.00
hotflashjr 10219.00
budnipper1 10324.67
poolman 10325.00
Handballer 10750.23
RonUSPSretired 10776.00
Goldwell 10900.00
gonefishin' 11053.00
frokker 11068.00
roskopfm 11480.00
peterson82 11789.00
DAWG51 12189.00
Birchtree 17121.00
RunningFool "250-20000"

 

[tsptalk]

Thanks!!

 

[Frixxxx]

I'll try and update every month.

 

[Intrepid_Timer]

I am unable to get the sentiment survey for next week to open up. Is it a problem on your end?

 

[tsptalk]

Thanks I_I. It was on my end and I made the fix. The home page survey should work, but the email survey won't.

Thanks again!

 

[KevinD]

Tom - Can we get some more/better smilies?

The one of Michael Jackson dancing comes to mind...

http://www.vbulletinsmileys.com/

 

[tsptalk]

I won't rule it out, but I think the 22 we have cover the main emotions. You might ask Nnutt where he gets his stash.

 

[Intrepid_Timer]

Is the market open or closed on the 3rd?

 

[tsptalk]

Closed