Two IFT's

[rikarus]

is two...two and that is it:

G---->S---->G = two

or is it two out of g:

G---->S---->G---->S---->G = two

?

tyvm

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

is two...two and that is it:

G---->S---->G = two

Yes

or is it two out of g:

G---->S---->G---->S---->G = two

Nope, you would not be able to go back into S after the trip back to G.

You can try:
Start in G
Move to S <-1st IFT
Move to F <-2nd IFT
Move to G

Also might want to look at the <1% IFT method...
http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/showthread.php?7825-lt-1-IFT-Option-(read-only)

 

[FAB1]

G - S - G / G - S - F - G / S - S - G

Are yall stuck on S fund?

There is a C and I fund ya know!

If possible its nice have what ever you want to have in equities at the first of the month. THen you can take a breather and make a another return to equities / bonds and then out again if you wish. Thats why I got in recently - now if we can just break all the resistance and get a Autumn rally and push back this Bear!

 

[Frixxxx]

5 funds - 2 IFTs - Math don't work!

 

[rikarus]

I figured it was the suckiest option, wish I could have the couresy of at least tow REAL IFT's out of G fund.....good ole thrift! :-(

 

[nasa1974]

I figured it was the suckiest option, wish I could have the couresy of at least tow REAL IFT's out of G fund.....good ole thrift! :-(

Interesting concept. Unfortunately the FRTIB does not look at it that way.
However you do have unlimited moves to the G fund, after your 2/month IFT limit.
Example: You start the month in the G fund (2 IFT's). Your 1st IFT is 100% C fund (happy FAB) and then your 2nd IFT is 50% to the I and F funds. For the rest of the month you have unlimited moves to the G fund. You could alternate 5% from each fund on a daily basis into the G fund. After you use you 2 IFT's you do not have to move 100% of anything back to G at one time. You can move a small percent back to G daily if you wanted to. Or use the "<1% IFT option" to balance your fund percentages when needed.

 

[rikarus]

awesome example, I never considered the small little g fund transfer option. I was locked up on big moves and thinking unlimitied g funds whoopee! your example helped me understand that part much better. :cheesy:

 

[nasa1974]

awesome example, I never considered the small little g fund transfer option. I was locked up on big moves and thinking unlimitied g funds whoopee! your example helped me understand that part much better. :cheesy:

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