Weekly TSP Wrap-up from TSP Talk
Market Rattled
Despite a good start on Tuesday, the stock market and the TSP stock funds were down sharply last week following concerns that the Obama administration is planning to impose taxes and regulations on banks, which will likely hurt their bottom line.
For the week, the stock funds were hit hard with the I-fund leading the downside charge to the tune of 5.13%. The C-fund was down 3.88%, and the S-fund lost 2.62%. The bond fund (F-fund) picked up 0.25% while the G-fund added 0.07%.
For January, all of the TSP stock funds are now down, while the F-fund is up 1.48%.
The charts took a bit of a hit technically, as some of the shorter-term trends were broken, and we saw the S&P 500 close below the 50-day EMA (exponential moving average) for the first time in months.
Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk
I usually wait 3 to 5 days to see if that kind of technical break holds, or if the market is able to recover from what could have been a knee-jerk reaction.
I am still in the optimistic camp but hanging on by a thread. If I am back here next week and the S&P 500 remains below the 50-day EMA, you will probably hear a different tune from me.
Good luck, and thanks for reading. We will be back here next week with another TSP Wrap Up.
Tom Crowley
www.tsptalk.com
Weekly Wrap-Ups Archive
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Market Rattled
Despite a good start on Tuesday, the stock market and the TSP stock funds were down sharply last week following concerns that the Obama administration is planning to impose taxes and regulations on banks, which will likely hurt their bottom line.
For the week, the stock funds were hit hard with the I-fund leading the downside charge to the tune of 5.13%. The C-fund was down 3.88%, and the S-fund lost 2.62%. The bond fund (F-fund) picked up 0.25% while the G-fund added 0.07%.
For January, all of the TSP stock funds are now down, while the F-fund is up 1.48%.
The charts took a bit of a hit technically, as some of the shorter-term trends were broken, and we saw the S&P 500 close below the 50-day EMA (exponential moving average) for the first time in months.
Chart provided courtesy of www.decisionpoint.com, analysis by TSP Talk
I usually wait 3 to 5 days to see if that kind of technical break holds, or if the market is able to recover from what could have been a knee-jerk reaction.
I am still in the optimistic camp but hanging on by a thread. If I am back here next week and the S&P 500 remains below the 50-day EMA, you will probably hear a different tune from me.
Good luck, and thanks for reading. We will be back here next week with another TSP Wrap Up.
Tom Crowley
www.tsptalk.com
Weekly Wrap-Ups Archive
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TSP Talk does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this report, nor does TSPtalk.com assume any liability for any loss that may result from reliance by any person upon any such information or opinions. Such information and opinions are subject to change without notice and are for general information only.
The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and not intended to be recommendations, and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without prior written consent from TSPtalk.com. Full Disclaimer
