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Interfund Transfer 2/17 for 2/18/05
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mark wrote:
mark wrote:
I will remain in the G fund until we see more of a dip. In todays' market comments I talk about what happens when we see jobs reports surprises. Today's number (262,000) was a pretty good number. A bit high but maybe not too high. But thisrally might be sold off later today as the bulls nor bears seem to want to take a stand.
Show-me
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Every time I see Tom post I can't get that sound effect out of my head. The one when he would do something with his bionic parts.
Killer show.
Funny how that will be possible in the near future. Not the strength part but the limbs that look real and have better dexterity.
Every time I see Tom post I can't get that sound effect out of my head. The one when he would do something with his bionic parts.
Killer show.
Funny how that will be possible in the near future. Not the strength part but the limbs that look real and have better dexterity.
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tsptalk wrote:
It looks like the market is cheering this morning. If I was invested already I may use today or Monday as a day to step aside.
tsptalk wrote:
I don't want to sound like a stubborn perma-bear but my indicators still suggest more choppiness meaning strength shouldbe sold, and weakness bought.
It looks like the market is cheering this morning. If I was invested already I may use today or Monday as a day to step aside.
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Tom,
I have a question. I was wondering what the difference is really between making interfund transfers and contribution allocations. I looked at your FAQ posted on this site, and it touched upon the subject, but I am trying to get a better understanding of the difference between the two. Up to yesterday, I have been making interfund transfers andinitially it seemed to go through with no problem, but subsequently making those interfund transfers seemed to change the total contributions to my account, but would not reflect properly in the distribution percentages in the different funds. I then tried changing my contribution allocations, and the next day, immediately I received the e-mail confirmation saying that the change was made properly. I understand that you suggested if you do one you should do interfund transfers, and if it does not seem to change, then do contribution allocations. But usually to notice if it did not change, you have to wait till the next day, and then by the time you see there was no difference and make a contribution allocation change, the effect probably won't be seen until the following day, so you lose out on one day of where you wanted your percentages on the different funds to be. What would you suggest, always do both? Can you just do contribution allocations and will that be sufficient or do you have to do interfund transfers as well. Thanks for your help.
Maxwell
Tom,
I have a question. I was wondering what the difference is really between making interfund transfers and contribution allocations. I looked at your FAQ posted on this site, and it touched upon the subject, but I am trying to get a better understanding of the difference between the two. Up to yesterday, I have been making interfund transfers andinitially it seemed to go through with no problem, but subsequently making those interfund transfers seemed to change the total contributions to my account, but would not reflect properly in the distribution percentages in the different funds. I then tried changing my contribution allocations, and the next day, immediately I received the e-mail confirmation saying that the change was made properly. I understand that you suggested if you do one you should do interfund transfers, and if it does not seem to change, then do contribution allocations. But usually to notice if it did not change, you have to wait till the next day, and then by the time you see there was no difference and make a contribution allocation change, the effect probably won't be seen until the following day, so you lose out on one day of where you wanted your percentages on the different funds to be. What would you suggest, always do both? Can you just do contribution allocations and will that be sufficient or do you have to do interfund transfers as well. Thanks for your help.
Maxwell
vectorman
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mark wrote:
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/intchart/frames/frames.asp?symb=EFA
mark wrote:
Mark if you feel that you are missing out on gains I suggest that you could keep a small portion in stocks during times of uncertainty. There's always risk, but if you look at the trends of the markets it may help. For example the S&P, Dow, and small caps had been bumping up against a resistancelevel; but the I fund had already broken through and is all off and running. Even if the I fund goes down alittle it has been consistently correcting back to an up trend. Look at the chart for the last two years, link at bottom. Now that may change, but don't let fear hold you back. What can you afford to put at risk and be able to sleep at night. Don't get caught up in the ' I should have or if I onlydone that 'feeling. That feeling will destroy you emotionally and also affect those around you. Even when Technobucks was playing it safe,I noticed he always kept alittle in stocks ie...7 C, 7S, 7I. If there is a rally at least you got a piece of it and won't feel so bad or if the market falls then you can tell yourself at least I protected the lion share of my assets. Either way I bet you'll feel better.:^
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/intchart/frames/frames.asp?symb=EFA
vectorman
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nnuut wrote:
nnuut wrote:
Unless you are an expert or have a high risk tolerance I suggest you don't try timing the market daily or weekly especially with your TSP account. Most of the members here make very few moves. Excluding Namor. Time, missed opportunties, and ignoring the long term market trend are your biggest enemy. Rolo and Sarahowould be worth following because of their consistent gains and very few moves. Even Rob is doing better this year than last year with fewer moves. Getting out before the market bottoms out is great, but missing out on rallies in the climb is worse. To get back in you now have to buy shares at a higher price. Fewer shares for the price means fewer gains if your going to stay in the market awhile. Hard to see into the future, but easy to see that the I fund is stilltrending up long term no matter how many people fear it. For those who are in and out of the market constantly, if your not very good at it, then stop it, not only are you gamblingwill your future retirement, but for some, your familys' future assets.If you want to practice then get a scotttrade account. Just my opinion and experience. Good luck and invest wisely.:^
vectorman
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cowboy wrote:
cowboy wrote:
Message shorted above to point out what I was getting at. Not directed at you Cowboy, Namor, Coolhand....and others who aregood at getting in and out of the market. With risk comes rewards. The message was for for those moving in and out alot and have not profited from such moves. Some are moving and really have no idea why. I just wanted to put into focus what is at risk.Maybe I should have added if onewants to move in and out ofthe market alot, then observe Cowboy or Namor for balance. My apologies. I didn't mean to get out of line.Just a friendly reminder as Spaf would say- Be careful.
nnuut
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Well' well' well! Thanks for the free advise Victorman. It's nice to knowwhen you're not an expert. Which I am not. I think our fearless leader (Tom) amoung a few others are the closest thing we have to an expert on this board. It's nice to know that we have another EXPERT beside those few. Now I can follow your Transfers and really make a Killing.
Thanks for the advise.:^Darn, makes me want to post my moves! Just can't get them posted in time to be any help. It's a work thing you know. Sick today, got the Market Blues!!!
Hopefully we can all learn from one another.:i
Well' well' well! Thanks for the free advise Victorman. It's nice to knowwhen you're not an expert. Which I am not. I think our fearless leader (Tom) amoung a few others are the closest thing we have to an expert on this board. It's nice to know that we have another EXPERT beside those few. Now I can follow your Transfers and really make a Killing.
Thanks for the advise.:^Darn, makes me want to post my moves! Just can't get them posted in time to be any help. It's a work thing you know. Sick today, got the Market Blues!!!
Hopefully we can all learn from one another.:i
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No problem Vectorman and no appology needed! You have every right to say what ever you want. I agree with you on what your getting at. If you were investing last year and you bought the I fund and stayed in it. Itout performed everything else and you would not have made one single move. Everyone makes mistakes and if you follow me on the board, I make mistakes just like all these other market guru's. The market is going up it looks like and now Cowboy may need to ride the bronc more into the lope, hopefully uphill! Your insight is just as valuable as anyone elses. Hope your retirment is a wealthy one.
No problem Vectorman and no appology needed! You have every right to say what ever you want. I agree with you on what your getting at. If you were investing last year and you bought the I fund and stayed in it. Itout performed everything else and you would not have made one single move. Everyone makes mistakes and if you follow me on the board, I make mistakes just like all these other market guru's. The market is going up it looks like and now Cowboy may need to ride the bronc more into the lope, hopefully uphill! Your insight is just as valuable as anyone elses. Hope your retirment is a wealthy one.
Rod
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tsptalk wrote:
It was something that crossed my mind, and I thought you would get a kick out it.
tsptalk wrote:
It's just a "funny"...Rod wrote:It's difficult to know when someone is writing in sarcasm.Hey Tom, now that I think about it, you kinda remind me of someone...
Do you nowfeel like $6,000,000???I can't tell if that's a compliment or a knock.
It was something that crossed my mind, and I thought you would get a kick out it.
Rod
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Mike wrote:
It just may be a good day to be 50% invested...
Mike wrote:
Yes!:^ It will be interesting to see how the (I) fairs with the Asian markets mainly down, but the EAFE nearly 2% as of now.:shock:For once, I was right about the economic data. I'll gladly take ~1% gain on my account for a couple days' worth of investment.
I'm trying to decide if Monday will be a profit-taking day or not. Hmmmm...
It just may be a good day to be 50% invested...
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