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eccougar's Account Talk
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eccougar
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Will the next rate cut help? http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/11/markets/thebuzz/index.htm?postversion=2008121112
eccougar
Member
OSM looking good for the people in the I-Fund.
http://money.cnn.com/data/world_markets/index.html
http://money.cnn.com/data/world_markets/index.html
HappyGoLucky
Member
eCougar,
Can you explain to me about how you DCA back into funds? I am getting some returns on my accounts and am trying to understand DCA as I get more involved in "running" my TSP.
Thanks!
Can you explain to me about how you DCA back into funds? I am getting some returns on my accounts and am trying to understand DCA as I get more involved in "running" my TSP.
Thanks!
eccougar
Member
DCA is simply putting a set amount of money each month into an investment such as a stock, index fund or mutual fund.
At my age, I usually keep at least 70% in the G-Fund and whichever stock fund I am holding at the time, I will buy into that fund every two week from payday contributions.
I am currently buying the C-Fund every two weeks, occasionally making an IFT depending on the markets.
Happy, there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this board and keep reading theirs posts and you can pick up some valuable information. Good luck with your investing.
At my age, I usually keep at least 70% in the G-Fund and whichever stock fund I am holding at the time, I will buy into that fund every two week from payday contributions.
I am currently buying the C-Fund every two weeks, occasionally making an IFT depending on the markets.
Happy, there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this board and keep reading theirs posts and you can pick up some valuable information. Good luck with your investing.
HappyGoLucky
Member
eCougar, thanks. Yes, I am SO happy (lol) to have found this board. I have already learned SO much and am thankful for all of the wonderful information. It's great! Thanks, again.
Frixxxx
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HGL, good site for identifying acronyms and ideas about investing:
www.investopedia.com
We now return to eccougars account talk, already in progress!
HappyGoLucky
Member
Frixx,
Great! Thanks for the info.
HGL (like that)
Great! Thanks for the info.
HGL (like that)
eccougar
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eccougar
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In the past, I normally would set my portfolio near the (110-age) rule and just let it ride and occasionally would buy more equities on dips in the markets.
In normals markets, this would mean a 60-40 split, between equities and bonds or stable value. A couple times a year, I would rebalanced my overall portfolio to maintain that balance.
In today markets, I am holding almost 80% stable value(G-Fund and Income Fund) and only 20% equities, for these are not normal markets.
Considering our ages, I am more conservative with my wife's TSP account, but with my 401k, I keep a sizable amount in equities.
Present TSP: 95% G, 5% C and buying C every 2 weeks, but will add on dips.
Good luck in the markets.
In normals markets, this would mean a 60-40 split, between equities and bonds or stable value. A couple times a year, I would rebalanced my overall portfolio to maintain that balance.
In today markets, I am holding almost 80% stable value(G-Fund and Income Fund) and only 20% equities, for these are not normal markets.
Considering our ages, I am more conservative with my wife's TSP account, but with my 401k, I keep a sizable amount in equities.
Present TSP: 95% G, 5% C and buying C every 2 weeks, but will add on dips.
Good luck in the markets.
eccougar
Member
XIRR
A nice way of seeing rate of returns for your spreadsheet. I've used this method for years and works great.
http://www.gummy-stuff.org/XIRR-stuff.htm
Another nice addition to a spreadsheet, if you have several stocks or mutual funds is an add on for excel:
MSNSTOCKQUOTE.
A nice way of seeing rate of returns for your spreadsheet. I've used this method for years and works great.
http://www.gummy-stuff.org/XIRR-stuff.htm
Another nice addition to a spreadsheet, if you have several stocks or mutual funds is an add on for excel:
MSNSTOCKQUOTE.
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eccougar
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Daschle and tax problems.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090131/ap_on_go_pr_wh/daschle_taxes
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090131/ap_on_go_pr_wh/daschle_taxes
eccougar
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Moved back to 90% G and 10% C, while still buying C shares every two weeks.
A couple of times I have used Squalebear's 1% move to increase shares in the C Fund. Using Quicken program, my C Fund average share price is $9.64.
My total portfolio is still about 75% stable value and 25% equities.
I'm thinking we may get a boost from the State of the Union speech tonight.
A couple of times I have used Squalebear's 1% move to increase shares in the C Fund. Using Quicken program, my C Fund average share price is $9.64.
My total portfolio is still about 75% stable value and 25% equities.
I'm thinking we may get a boost from the State of the Union speech tonight.
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