Fivetears Account Talk

[mayday]

I'm with ya on the lilly pad Fivetears. I hate it but its safe.

 

[Fivetears]

I've had you on my watch list for some time, Mayday.
Ya need to get back up here. And bring a winch with you. :nuts:
The hill is a real MF'r

It's gonna be a tough climb from 122

I'm with ya on the lilly pad Fivetears. I hate it but its safe.

 

[Fivetears]

Note to self:
TSP Funds loose value about 2/3rds of the time, on days of account contribution; Thursdays, day before paydays.
Just another personal conspiracy theory. :suspicious:

 

[nnuut]

Make account contributions to the "G" and buy on a dip!!!!

 

[jayhawker]

Note to self:
TSP Funds loose value about 2/3rds of the time, on days of account contribution; Thursdays, day before paydays.
Just another personal conspiracy theory. :suspicious:

Interesting... my contributions (and matching) are posted to my account after business on Tuesdays - three days before payday.

j

 

[mayday]

I've had you on my watch list for some time, Mayday.
Ya need to get back up here. And bring a winch with you. :nuts:
The hill is a real MF'r

It's gonna be a tough climb from 122

I think I've done perty good considering I was dead last first week in Jan. When your last there is only one direction to go. My mud is gonna be flying.

 

[Fivetears]

Hmmm. That would work. I've always matched everything up with my chosen IFT Fund. Thanks Norman. That would sure simplify matters at this stage of the game. All of a sudden...I feel pretty stupid now. :blink: :embarrest:

Make account contributions to the "G" and buy on a dip!!!!

 

[Fivetears]

I flagged this in my outlook a couple weeks ago for a heads up:

Bernanke to testify before Congress February 14th & 15th, 10am EST
This is his twice-a-year report to lawmakers on the monetary policy and involves speaking for one day before a Senate committee, and another day in front of a House of Reps committee.

This time there is a twist. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank plans an extra day of hearings to get additional input from outside experts on Bernanke's testimony and remarks. This could involve questions and input from economists and and other labor experts too. :suspicious:

This may be affecting this weeks seemingly lack-luster market performance. Keep a good grip on your cash stash.

Still in the G.

 

[nnuut]

Hmmm. That would work. I've always matched everything up with my chosen IFT Fund. Thanks Norman. That would sure simplify matters at this stage of the game. All of a sudden...I feel pretty stupid now. :blink: :embarrest:

DCA the smart way.

 

[Fivetears]

Number 13 for week 12; 3.37% YTD.
http://www.tsptalk.com/utilities/tally_020907.pdf
I suppose one can expect to drop a couple spots while parked in the G. It's nice to see so many doing so well this year. It's a close battle and there's a couple new High Rollers in the Top 5.

 

[Warrenlm]

You were in the G until moving to the S at noon Monday for Tuesday's action. And then you moved back to the G for Wednesday. Would you share what helped you to decide to make the one day move? Thanks.

 

[Birchtree]

I suspect only cold muddy feet.

 

[Fivetears]

Post #148 above, market whipsawing, working the whipsaw, comfortable with a .83% one-day gain and a general discomfort/distrust in the current TSP market upper channels. Tom's latest market comments and charts are very important and influential as well.
Good luck this week.

You were in the G until moving to the S at noon Monday for Tuesday's action. And then you moved back to the G for Wednesday. Would you share what helped you to decide to make the one day move? Thanks.

 

[Fivetears]

In a nutshell... you're correct Dennis.
Your C-Fund had a great day too.

I suspect only cold muddy feet.

 

[Fivetears]

Are we having any fun yet? I hope Wall Street and the rest of the world has had enough of this damn non-sense.

It sure is suspect how Alan Green"shaft" has popped up from the bottom of the wood pile to kick this whole thing off. How much money did he make on this little "correction" he's initiated? The prick, and all his buddy pricks probably "market bet" on all this. The SEC (or some "market-governing" body) should investigate his class act.

I know Viking... It's a CONSPIRACY. :nuts:
Oh well... I'm back to zero.
In the I...
Poked in the eye.

Have a good weekend all.

 

[Birchtree]

Don't worry my little lamb chop it will be over soon. This whole endeavor should be regarded as a blessing which will allow further DCAs at lower prices and greater share purchases. Think long term, be right and sit tight. Snort.

 

[Fivetears]

The only problem I have with DCA is the fact my paycheck will only purchase 12 lousy shares of I-Fund (at the going price) at a time. Sitting tight is very frustrating while loosing thousands every other day. I'm out the door (retired) in 11 years. The 10 years I did active duty did nothing for my civil service retirement as it relates to TSP. The way I see it, I've got ten years to turn 6 figures into 7. I just don't see DCA working for me.

What in the hell happened to that Bull Run, Dennis? Is it over? What do you see for the year end result? If this market seizure is going to be a repeat of what happened 8 May thru 12 June last year... I see your point.

For those who missed last year...
The I fund share price fell from $20.95 to $17.73 ($3.72) in just 35 days, and still managed to put up a 26.32% YTD return. Even the best TSP Talk investor Fundsurfer never caught it while posting 87 IFT's; and this guy really knows investing and market timing.

The above further being put in perspective... the I-Fund has only dropped from $23.41 to $22.06 ($1.35) so far.

I'm not staying for DCA, Dennis. I just see the current situation, and relevant market and economic news, as not being that bad to warrant an exodus.

Thanks for letting me publicly vent & bend your mind, Birch (and anyone else viewing).

Brian

Don't worry my little lamb chop it will be over soon. This whole endeavor should be regarded as a blessing which will allow further DCAs at lower prices and greater share purchases. Think long term, be right and sit tight. Snort.

 

[Birchtree]

Track some of the Robo offerings this evening - he is on fire.

I wish the military would start offering a defined benefit plan to members as a recruitment incentive so that after ten years an individual walks away with something in their pocket for retirement. Vesting should be immediate and TSP would be an excellent avenue since the logistics are in place.

 

[Fivetears]

Back in the late 80's it was called an "Early Out." They paid some active duty folks to take a walk; discharge honorably. They actually offered / paid a severance package. I missed out on this offering.

Track some of the Robo offerings this evening - he is on fire.

I wish the military would start offering a defined benefit plan to members as a recruitment incentive so that after ten years an individual walks away with something in their pocket for retirement. Vesting should be immediate and TSP would be an excellent avenue since the logistics are in place.

 

[kar_crazy]

kinda hard to get out of mud pit now ,i am in deep with you ,let her ridemight need a little nos