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[nasa1974]

Hey all. I've been blindly putting money into the TSP for about 5 years now. I've always contributed at least 5% but about 4 months ago bumped it up to 15%. I originally had my money in the G fund until about 2 years ago I moved it to the L2040 fund. About a year ago an advisor told me to move 20% into I, 20% into S, and 60% into C for a more aggressive return. Since then my returns have been 17.55%. I'll have to look up and see what my previous returns were. About a week ago I looked to see what my balance was and It was at a loss of $5600 and currently at a loss of $3500. It got me interested to see what info was on the web in regards to the TSP and I found this website. I'm looking forward to learning more about the TSP, protecting my assets, and meeting new people.

On a side note I do invest in physical holdings of precious metals. Is there any kind of option for precious metals investing through TSP?

Thanks,

-Destin

sillbeer, Welcome. This is a great place to learn. Just a little advice. It took me a long time for this to sink in but it helps when you see this kind of volitility in the markets. You mentioned that you have lost $5,600.00. Actually it is a devaluation of your account.

 

[JTH]

Good to have you here, thanks for joining up!

 

[nnuut]

Welcome to the Message Board sillbeer, Never heard of sillbeer but it sounds good.:laugh:
Best of luck with your investments.
Norman

 

[tsptalk]

Welcome sillbeer! I'm glad you found us.

Unortunately, the TSP does not have a precious metals option, nor a REIT, things that would help those looking to diverisify a little more (or trade).

 

[jpcavin]

there is a TON of great information here (not from me)...

From me neither! But welcome!!

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Welcome to the site and there is a TON of great information here (not from me)...

Good Luck !!!!

On a side note I do invest in physical holdings of precious metals. Is there any kind of option for precious metals investing through TSP?

Nope...

 

[sillbeer]

Hey all. I've been blindly putting money into the TSP for about 5 years now. I've always contributed at least 5% but about 4 months ago bumped it up to 15%. I originally had my money in the G fund until about 2 years ago I moved it to the L2040 fund. About a year ago an advisor told me to move 20% into I, 20% into S, and 60% into C for a more aggressive return. Since then my returns have been 17.55%. I'll have to look up and see what my previous returns were. About a week ago I looked to see what my balance was and It was at a loss of $5600 and currently at a loss of $3500. It got me interested to see what info was on the web in regards to the TSP and I found this website. I'm looking forward to learning more about the TSP, protecting my assets, and meeting new people.

On a side note I do invest in physical holdings of precious metals. Is there any kind of option for precious metals investing through TSP?

Thanks,

-Destin