Squalebear's Account Talk

[wv-girl]

Oh, crap. That's just a confirmation of what we all suspected. I haven't seen it. Was it today?

Just a few minutes ago. Only caught bits and pieces.

 

[Guest2]

In case anyone is wondering. I'm sticking to my plan and staying 40% at
risk. 20%(C) and 20%(S),,,,,,,, I did another reconsolidation IFT to increase
my $$$$'s at risk by adding approximately $$$$ to the (C) and (S).
Others may call this "doing your own rebalancing like the L Funds".

 

[Guest2]

This just came out from the TSP Website;

http://www.tsp.gov/forms/highlights/high08d.pdf

You may have to go to the Homepage first, then copy and paste the link.

 

[Guest2]

Did you see GW on the tube talking about a "new ecomony"? omg Good-bye capitalism

The Anti-Christ is at it again !

 

[CountryBoy]

This just came out from the TSP Website;

http://www.tsp.gov/forms/highlights/high08d.pdf

You may have to go to the Homepage first, then copy and paste the link.

What a bunch of who-eee. Dang thing sounds like a political soundbite or canned speech.

CB

 

[presskh]

In case anyone is wondering. I'm sticking to my plan and staying 40% at
risk. 20%(C) and 20%(S),,,,,,,, I did another reconsolidation IFT to increase
my $$$$'s at risk by adding approximately $$$$ to the (C) and (S).
Others may call this "doing your own rebalancing like the L Funds".

I "rebalanced" back to the lilly pad today - just couldn't take any more bleeding. Cluck! Cluck! I usually don't let emotion and fear rule my investing, but something seems to be truly "different" this time. All of the government intervening in a seemingly panic mode doesn't help. Now that I've lost my patience and jumped ship, get set for a 1000 point Dow rally!

 

[JTH]

This just came out from the TSP Website;

http://www.tsp.gov/forms/highlights/high08d.pdf

You may have to go to the Homepage first, then copy and paste the link.

You know it's bad when the TSP FED tells you not to bail and tries to get you to buy and hold. :cheesy:

 

[KevinD]

October 19 through 25, America is observing “National Save for Retirement Week,”

:suspicious::blink:

 

[Frixxxx]

You know it's bad when the TSP FED tells you not to bail and tries to get you to buy and hold. :cheesy:

Sounds like the board is getting a little scared that we'll all go "G" and not trade. Hmmm....how many board members will we need then?

Honestly, "protecting gains" as opposed to "locking in losses" is the same way of saying....YOU ARE NOT TAKING ANYMORE OF MY MONEY!!!!

I'll get back in the market when I, repeat, I want to.....

OK Everyone, Repeat after me, "I AM NOT A LEMMING!!!":nuts:

 

[KevinD]

"i am not a lemming!!!"

 

[coach222]

100 c

 

[Frixxxx]

This just came out from the TSP Website;

http://www.tsp.gov/forms/highlights/high08d.pdf

You may have to go to the Homepage first, then copy and paste the link.

The F, C & S Fund shares are officially worth less than the G Share. BUY & HOLD????? Nice flippin advice!!!!! I think I may just jump in next week after CC day!

I got 2 IFTs for the month going for me......I wish I could sell them to the highest bidder! Hey FRTIB, why don't you let me put my IFTs on EBAY!!!!!

 

[Guest2]

Just woke up from my duty nap and i'll catch up in the early
morning hours. I wonder how many wall streeters jumped
from their windows today. Good thing i'm on level ground.
I'm sure i'll have something inspirational to say.

 

[nasa1974]

SB, My jedi master the dark side has a death star hovering over us. But I am not afraid for the force is strong with us. We will prevail.

 

[Guest2]

What a bunch of who-eee. Dang thing sounds like a political soundbite or canned speech. CB

It all most sounded like Birch wrote the darn thing. (just kidding Birch). Considering the unpresidented and never seen before circumstances that the US Market faces, wouldn't it have been prudent to advise the TSP Participant that "risk vs. tolerance can sometimes justify moving your money into the (G) Fund. As a long term investor, any move to the (G) should be considered a short term decision". No, instead they tell everyone to "stay calm, don't panic, this is the Titanic on its maiden voyage and your as safe as a baby's behind". I just don't believe what I read. Its like seeing the Ice Berg some 15 miles away and you tell the passangers, we play chicken with those all the time. Steady as she goes, stay on coarse".

 

[Guest2]

I "rebalanced" back to the lilly pad today - just couldn't take any more bleeding. Cluck! Cluck! I usually don't let emotion and fear rule my investing, but something seems to be truly "different" this time. All of the government intervening in a seemingly panic mode doesn't help. Now that I've lost my patience and jumped ship, get set for a 1000 point Dow rally!

We Can Only Pray !

You know it's bad when the TSP FED tells you not to bail and tries to get you to buy and hold.

See my response below (to CB) I agree !

October 19 through 25, America is observing “National Save for Retirement Week,”

They meant; "National Save Our Retirement Month".

I'll get back in the market when I, repeat, I want to..... OK Everyone, Repeat after me, "I AM NOT A LEMMING!!!"

Well said! There should be a Lemming Law! Hell, they have one for cars!

"i am not a lemming!!!"

Yes you are, but we love you anyway !

100 c

Its A Brave New World ! Good Luck Coach !

I got 2 IFTs for the month going for me......I wish I could sell them to the highest bidder! Hey FRTIB, why don't you let me put my IFTs on EBAY!!!!!

I'd bid on a few, however, I've lost so much money already that I'm sure to
be out bidded. Thats too funny ! I'm trickle buying each day ! Maybe its
capitulation day (it will look ugly) and we end the day on a high note. ?

SB, My jedi master the dark side has a death star hovering over us. But I am not afraid for the force is strong with us. We will prevail.

Its hard not to notice that the word "Depression" is being avoided like
the plague. Panic is another word being cautiously avoided. Now that
scares me ! Good will always beat evil, sometimes, it just takes longer
then we like. I'm almost out of time and money, what a bad time for
me to decide to buy and hold at 40%.

O/D Tracker Update Next !

 

[Guest2]

YTD O/D FOR ALL TSP FUNDS

(C) Fund vs. the SPX = 0.1795 TSP Cent Overpayment or +1.72%
(S) Fund vs. DWCPF. = 0.2731 TSP Cent Overpayment or +2.20%
(I). Fund vs. the EFA = 0.3078 TSP Cent Overpayment or +2.15%

DAILY (I) FUND VS. EFA O/D TRACKING RESULTS:

......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(09/08/08) +0.1989% -0.3171 tsp cents
(09/09/08) +0.0157% -0.3098 tsp cents
(09/10/08) -0.1535% -0.2831 tsp cents
(09/11/08) -0.1739% -0.2491 tsp cents
(09/12/08) -0.3907% -0.1778 tsp cents

......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(09/15/08) +0.8638% -0.3323 tsp cents
(09/16/08) -0.2278% -0.2873 tsp cents
(09/17/08) +0.8268% -0.4262 tsp cents
(09/18/08) -2.0361% -0.0642 tsp cents
(09/19/08) -0.4960%+0.0283 tsp cents

......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(09/22/08)+2.5382% -0.4628 tsp cents
(09/23/08) -0.8997% -0.2822 tsp cents
(09/24/08) -0.2518% -0.2347 tsp cents
(09/25/08) -0.5076% -0.1412 tsp cents
(09/26/08) +0.3903% -0.2149 tsp cents

......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(09/29/08)+2.3205% -0.6001 tsp cents
(09/30/08) -3.4591%+0.0025 tsp cents
(10/01/08) -0.7365% -0.1291 tsp cents
(10/02/08) -0.0580% -0.1135 tsp cents
(10/03/08)+0.6851% -0.2312 tsp cents

......DATE.....DLY % DIFF.....YTD TSP CENTS.....
(10/06/08) -0.1022% -0.2014 tsp cents
(10/07/08)+1.0228% -0.3531 tsp cents
(10/08/08) -1.3004% -0.1455 tsp cents
(10/09/08)+1.1848% -0.3078 tsp cents
(10/10/08)

THE KEY:
------------------------------------------------- WE OWE THEM ----
- .6000 thru -.4000 High Overpayment (Payback Past Due)
- .4000 thru -.3000 Elavated Overpayment, (Payback Immanent)
- .3000 thru -.2000 Medium Overpayment (Flip A Coin)
- .2000 thru -.1000 Low Overpayment, (Slightly Over Goal)
- .1000 thru -.0000 Minimum Overpayment (Goal is Met)
-------------------------------------------------- THEY OWE US ----
+.0000 thru+.1000 Low Deficit (Goal is Met)
+.1000 thru+.1500 Medium Deficit (Flip A Coin)
+.1500 thru+.2500 High Deficit (Rarely Goes Lower)
+.2500 thru+.3000 Windfall Coming !
---------------------------------------------------------------------

 

[Guest2]

YTD IDX returns: YTD TSP returns: YTD SB current returns:
SPX= -38.03%.....C=...-36.93%....-18.53% (my figures)
DW.= -38.50%.....S=.. -37.19%....
EFA= -43.95%......I=...-42.30%...
AGG= -06.21%.....F=...-00.05%...
...........................G=...+02.96%...

MTD IDX returns: MTD TSP returns: MTD SB current returns:
SPX= -21.99%.....C=...-21.90%....-13.57%(my figures)
DW.= -25.08%.....S=.. -25.16%....
EFA= -21.85%.....I=....-20.08%...
AGG= -03.75%.....F=...-00.88%...
............................G=..+00.09%..

 

[KevinD]

I'm glad I followed my gut on my trades. :cheesy:

 

[Guest2]

I'm glad I followed my gut on my trades.

And I'm Glad That Your Glad !