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I am going to be 100% in G for today and Friday. Did my first IFT and wanted to rest the brain cells a bit while I absorb more of this site and all its strategy.

Not sure what I will do for next week as of yet though. I will be doing as much homework as possible for now in order to make decisions for next week.

Y'all are incredible here and your insight to all this is very much appreciated.

Thank you all
 
Well, decided to play today in stocks. lol

Went 40% C....30% S....30%....I

Looks like I made some today and better than a loss.

Went back to G though for tomorrow. lol

Keep It Green
 
Alrighty then. I played in the F Fund today and of course lost. LOL why I played? Who knows. I was testing myself. LOL The F Fund is not fun anyhoo. Need to go to the Fun Funds now.

So, I am playing in the S & I tomorrow. I hope I don't jinx Y'all who are also playing in either of those two Funds. LOL

Happy Trails and Keep It Green.
 
Well, been here a month now and learning lots and always will. Today is a big learning day with what is going on also. I don't like to get all emotional on the High end or the Low end with all this. I like to stay middle ground with the emotional thing. These markets go wild on emotions at times for sure.

My first thoughts today with the market was stay in G as I am now. As I had a chance today to be at the board all morning I started to think get back in. So, I did go for an IFT with 50% F and 50% S. Well, as I continued with my initial thoughts and as it was getting closer to the cutoff point at TSP I decided to cancel and stay in G.

I think we all knew today was coming sooner or later and now I want to see how tomorrow goes with what happens today. If things stay down like they are today as strong I am not sure about a bounce tomorrow. Would prefer to see somekind of support first and then make decision.

I have made money a bit this month and not lost. I played a little here and there. Learning this IFT and learning from you all has been a treat for sure. I do not like staying in the G for long and if I want to make things happen I need to get with the program here.

I will get aggressive with this and stay the course with decisions and not get caught up in this cancel thing again. Not that I am unhappy I cancelled, it's that my first thought was where I wanted to be and then ended up having to play in TSP twice today. LOL

Anyhoo, Happy Trails To All and Thank You All
 
Woverine, I think you made a wise decision to stay put in the G fund. The volume on the NYSE today was about 150% of a typical heavy volume day. Understand the magnitude of what that says......everybody was selling. This is not the kind of event that simply reverse's itself in a day.

You have learned the most important lesson in investing.....never make a decision based on emotions, and definitely don't listen to people who are emotional. Everyone is subject to emtions, but recognizing what is an emotional response versus a logical response is crucial. Especially when someone tries very hard to use logic to justify why they have no reason to be emotional. That may sound bass ackwards but think it through.
 
Alrighty then!...........In response to......Griffin...&...nnuut.....first here.

I appreciate both your responses in regards to my choice of G Fund for yesterday. I initially decided last friday to be in G for monday and then decided to stay for tuesday. I was getting a bit concerned with everything about this uptrend and really wanted to get out at this time. The decision was a combination of many things I think and being more focused on what I am learning from all of you here at this incredible site. I have to agree with you Griffin on your evaluation of emotions also. Now I just need be able to stay focused and see if I can get back in at still a lower price now. That will be a test for me. It will be interesting from here forward for sure.

So, now with a bit of the skinny on what I was planning today for tomorrow and it did not transpire the way I wanted it to.

I only have 30 minutes a day other than a weekday off to be at the board in the morning. This 30 minutes is usually between 9:15am and 10:15am at best for now. I would prefer a bit later but this is the best I can do as of now.

Today it was from 9:30am-10:00am. I like to get a quick overview of any input that is going on at the board first in order to get some more insight of what people are planning for the next day with an IFT.

Well, my ISP had problems with connectivity today which is unusual and I could not get into the board for a quick overview. I was actually looking to go into the I Fund for tomorrow which now that I have read the entire current postings of the board I see most are doing just that. Incredible how this Internet problem was happening exactly for my 30 minute time slot. LOL

Internet problems made it impossible to do an IFT. Yes, I could have used the phone but, again I did not get my quick overview of the board before I could go ahead with an IFT. I prefer seeing the board first, even though it is still quite early before most make their commitments on what they are going to do.

Of course then I decided to just forget about the IFT today even by phone and deal with tomorrow when it gets here. If I would have made an IFT today into the I Fund for tomorrow it probably would have only been for the one day I think. Now I am planning for the most part to possibly stay in G Fund through maybe Monday.

I hope things happen for the positive tomorrow for all who are in the Funds.

Anyhoo, onward and forward.

Happy Trails to all and Thank You All for your commitment in helping those of us who are asking for it.

Wolverine
 
Yeah, I had a big slow down at work today, so I made my IFT early, Couldn't post for 15 minutes but got it in. It's a conspiracy! They have cut YAHOO's broadband down to dial up where I work, but I can get the info I need at other places!:mad:
Norman
 
Played in the C Fund today and got lucky and made some so I see. Went back into the G Fund for tomorrow though.

It was a battle with the Darkside but I seemed to have won this one today. The Lightsaber was getting a little weak though and decided to take it in for a tune-up.

The Darkside is still showing its face, so we shall see what this battle between Good and Evil has to say again tomorrow.

Thanks To All

Wolverine
 
Been in G all week and probably staying there for the week as of now.

The face of the Darkside is still showing.

May The Force Be With Us All. lol
 
An Interesting day for sure today. No boubt a doubt it. lol

I decided to get back in full bore for today.

I was split on what I wanted to do exactly and I was covering as much info as possible here at the board and of course news stuff. So, I decided to go with 50% C and 50% S for today. I felt if it is going to go up I wanted to get all of it. lol Things worked out good and I see it has for many others today also. Good things happen when you make it happen.

So, for tomorrow I decided to go 100% I and will be happy to see anything to the plus side. I guess I am expecting good things with this decision also. We shall see.

I do plan on being in the market more from here on out I do believe. I want to make things happen and yet be focused enough to keep myself out of trouble. lol

But, I am thinking about going to the G for friday possibly just because I am not sure yet if this upside now will go through into friday.

Just before I started to post this I had spent the last 2 hours going through todays posts and I am still not done yet. I cover this boards current daily postings everyday. Every post has input for me to digest and I take them all in and all are worth my time and effort to indulge in.

So, with all that, I am in much appreciation for this incredible TSP Site and all of you who make it happen. It has made my involvement with my TSP account more fun than it ever has in the past.

Y'all Rock! Thanks Again.
 
Well, it looked like the I Fund today made an attempt to the plus side. I had my doubts a bit going 100% for today but can't complain really how it turned out. Could have been worse and I can live with that. I had to go for it though. Live and learn.

Went into the F Fund for tomorrow. 75% F and 25% G. Probably just should have went 100% F but was making somewhat of a quick decision with it all at the time. Was pressed for time and these decisions that quick will not be the norm for me in the future.

Still an interesting situation we are in with all this yet. Looks like Volatility will play a bit yet though.

Anyhoo, thanks to all.
 
Alrighty then...........This is my view of my brain cells when I chose to go into the F Fund for today. LOL

A few screws short of a hardware store.

An intellect rivaled only by garden tools.

Couldn't pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel.

Forgot to pay my brain bill.

Another brain would be lonely.

Half a bubble off plumb.

Has the parachute but is missing the ripcord.

Wouldn't know if I was on foot or horseback.

The wind was blowing but nothing was moving.

Didn't know whether to scratch my watch or wind my butt.

I have a full six-pack, but lack the plastic thingy that holds them all together.

My brain cells were depriving the town I live in, of its Idiot.

LOL.......I feel much better now.
 
Dodge Em' said:
LOL ... i got caught "scratching my watch" a couple of times in February, but I'm all good now. :nuts: (Well at least better)
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LOL

Ya gotta laugh.

But, watch out now, I went into G for Monday and it will probably for the the first time ever lose 10 cents. LOL

I am still a good chunk ahead from Wednesday though, so all ain't lost yet and still ahead for this year also.

I couldn't help myself with a little laughter though.

Anyhoo, go forward and next week should be interesting again also.
 
It looked to me while watching some of what Bernanke said today, that his Butt Muscles could have been a bit on the tight side and then some.

If he would have broken a muscle cord real quick, I think he would have taken off like a just released Balloon full of air.

Just a thought. LOL
 
Watch what they do, not what they say. They are pumping liquidity into the system to try and help via the back door - a rate cut can come at any time.
 
Birchtree said:
Watch what they do, not what they say. They are pumping liquidity into the system to try and help via the back door - a rate cut can come at any time.
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Is that what this PPT thingy is about? Plunger Protection Team or whatever. Someone mentioned that here and I am not sure where I seen it now.

I have a plunger but, it ain't for any protection of any team if ya know what I mean. LOL
 
Well, I started off the week being in the G Fund and have stayed there since. I almost went back in fully for tomorrow but, could not make a clear decision with the time I had to make it in. So, because of that I stayed in G and for me I am comfortable with that when this type of situation does not allow me a bit more time to analyze the brain cells long enough. LOL

Glad to see those who were in today made good for the funds that showed a plus. If I am out of the market and it goes up, I don't get all worked up and just learn from it. Always another day to play.

As usual, the situation over in Iran and all is always on the edge of complete chaos and then some. They catch wind of a Fart from those they don't like, it will go from bad to worse before the smell goes away.

Oh, always wondered about this situation and if someone could Splain me why? LOL...............They always show on CNBC at the opening bell this gathering of people at the ring a ding ding and at the closing of the ring a ding ding. LOL.......Just what is this all about and what really does it all have to do with the Markets? I could never really see the point of all this Theatrics surrounding all this.

Anyhoo, thanks again and thanks to all.
 
I'm with you.....I always swallow missing an up better than I can swallow riding it down.....unfortunately I do both quite well and quite often.

As far as all the commotion at the ring-a ding-ding, I guess they have to make it look they are earning their commissions.

GA


Wolverine said:
Well, I started off the week being in the G Fund and have stayed there since. I almost went back in fully for tomorrow but, could not make a clear decision with the time I had to make it in. So, because of that I stayed in G and for me I am comfortable with that when this type of situation does not allow me a bit more time to analyze the brain cells long enough. LOL

Glad to see those who were in today made good for the funds that showed a plus. If I am out of the market and it goes up, I don't get all worked up and just learn from it. Always another day to play.

As usual, the situation over in Iran and all is always on the edge of complete chaos and then some. They catch wind of a Fart from those they don't like, it will go from bad to worse before the smell goes away.

Oh, always wondered about this situation and if someone could Splain me why? LOL...............They always show on CNBC at the opening bell this gathering of people at the ring a ding ding and at the closing of the ring a ding ding. LOL.......Just what is this all about and what really does it all have to do with the Markets? I could never really see the point of all this Theatrics surrounding all this.

Anyhoo, thanks again and thanks to all.
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