Seasonality chart in step

12/16/11

For the TSP, the C-fund gained 0.33% yesterday, the S-fund was up 0.84%, the I-fund fell added 0.35%, and the F-fund (bonds) slipped 0.08%.

Someone pointed out to me yesterday that the market is doing a pretty good job of staying mostly in step with the historical December seasonality chart. Of course it isn't perfect - it never would be. But the lull came right about when we might have expected it, and that is a positive sign for the second half of the month.

Today is the 12th trading day in December:

Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk


I plan on doing a quick Weekly Wrap Up over the weekend, although it could be posted later than usual.

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!

Tom Crowley

 

[airlift]

Tom,

I read the Sentiment Survey Talk thread just now, where Spaf annonces his work with the TSPtalk leaders and I had very good memories revived once more. I commend you for keeping this fine website, and I also commend the work done by other members in this site. I cannot put a price on the treasure of knowledge and the help that I have received here. Spaf was an excellent person, and a gentleman, always ready to lend a hand and to offer his helpful insight. Very creative ... He and other good friends will always be warmly remembered. Keep up the fine work you are doing. Merry Christmas!

 

[tsptalk]

Merry Christmas to you too, Airlift! Spaf was a great guy and we sure miss him around here.

Thanks for all of your contributions here as well. Looks like you have been here almost 6 years now. Time flies.