Saturday, April 30, 2011

May Is For Small Caps?

Over the past 60 years, May has been lackluster for large cap stocks but better for the small caps. Will this year continue the trend?

DJIA up 31 years, down 29 years in May.
C fund up 35 years, down 25 years in May.
Nasdaq up 24 years, down 15 years in May.
Russell 1000 up 22 years, down 9 years in May.

Friday, April 29, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/29/11

1. TSP King................................. 8.8% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 8.2% (free)
3. Trader Fred............................ 7.8% ($162/yr)
4. TSP Folio................................ 7.0% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key...................................4.4% ($99/yr)
6. TSP Max D................................3.8% ($100/yr)
7. TSP GO HR.............................. 3.6% (free)
8. Coolhand................................0.5% (free)

TSP Strategy..............................11.2% (free)

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The following are not as of 4/29/11

Maximizing TSP.............................8.4% (as of 4/28) ($240/yr)
TSP Advisor................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr


If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Thursday, April 28, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/28/11

1. TSP King................................. 8.8% (free)
2. Maximizing TSP......................8.4% ($240/yr)
3. Peaceful Gains B..................... 7.9% (free)
4. Trader Fred............................ 7.4% ($162/yr)
5. TSP Folio................................ 6.8% ($70/yr)
6. TSP Key...................................4.4% ($99/yr)
7. TSP Max D................................3.5% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR.............................. 3.3% (free)
9. Coolhand................................0.5% (free)

TSP Strategy..............................10.7% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/28/11

TSP Advisor................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr


If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/27/11

1. TSP King................................. 8.8% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 7.6% (free)
3. Trader Fred............................ 7.1% ($162/yr)
4. TSP Folio................................ 6.6% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key...................................4.4% ($99/yr)
6. TSP Max D................................3.0% ($100/yr)
7. TSP GO HR.............................. 2.9% (free)
8. Coolhand................................0.5% (free)

TSP Strategy..............................10.4% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/27/11

Maximizing TSP.............................6.8% (as of 4/25)($240/yr)
TSP Advisor................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/26/11

1. TSP King................................. 8.8% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 6.9% (free)
3. TSP Folio................................ 6.0% ($70/yr)
4. Trader Fred............................ 6.4% ($162/yr)
5. TSP Key...................................4.4% ($99/yr)
6. TSP GO HR.............................. 2.0% (free)
8. Coolhand................................0.5% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 9.7% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/26/11

Maximizing TSP.............................6.8% (as of 4/25)($240/yr)
TSP Max D.....................................1.3% (as of 4/25)
($100/yr)
TSP Advisor................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr


If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Thursday, April 21, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/21/11

1. TSP King................................. 7.9% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 6.4% (free)
3. TSP Folio................................ 5.6% ($70/yr)
4. Trader Fred............................ 5.5% ($162/yr)
5. TSP Key...................................4.3% ($99/yr)
6. TSP Max D................................1.5% $100/yr)
7. TSP GO HR.............................. 1.4% (free)
8. Coolhand................................0.5% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 8.8% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/21/11

Maximizing TSP............................4.2% (as of 4/19)($240/yr)
TSP Advisor................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/20/11

1. TSP King................................. 7.1% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.7% (free)
3. TSP Folio................................ 5.0% ($70/yr)
4. Trader Fred............................ 4.7% ($162/yr)
5. TSP Key...................................4.3% ($99/yr)
6. TSP GO HR.............................. 1.4% (free)
7. Coolhand................................0.1% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 8.0% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/20/11

Maximizing TSP..............................4.2% (as of 4/19)($240/yr)
TSP Max D....................................0.8% (as of 4/19)($100/yr)
TSP Advisor.................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/19/11

1. TSP King................................. 5.2% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 4.3% (free)
3. TSP Key..................................4.3% ($99/yr)
4. Maximizing TSP.......................4.2% ($240/yr)
5. TSP Folio................................ 3.7% ($70/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 2.9% ($162/yr)
7. TSP GO HR............................. 1.3% (free)
8. Coolhand...............................(-1.7%) (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 6.1% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/19/11

TSP Max D..................................... 0.3% (as of 4/18)
($100/yr)
TSP Advisor.................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.6)% (as of 4/16) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Presidential Election Years and Markets

Presidential elections affect the stock markets. Almost invariably, the first two years of a US President's term are marked by wars, recessions, and bear markets. The latter two years usually involve bull markets and prosperity. For this reason, it is very useful to consider this factor in your investments.

Pre-election years, such as 2011, tend to be the best. Since 1833, they have averaged a yearly gain of 10.3%, and have been up 33 of 44 years.

Election years, tend to be next best. Since 1833, they have averaged a yearly gain of 5.8%, and have been up 29 of 44 years.

The Mid Year is third in returns. Since 1833, these years have averaged a yearly return of 4%, and have been up 26 of 44 years.

The first year of a President's term has been the worst for the markets. Since 1833, they have only been up 20 of 44 years, for a 2% average gain.

Friday, April 15, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/15/11

1. TSP King................................. 6.4% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.1% (free)
3. Maximizing TSP.......................5.0% ($240/yr)
4. TSP Folio............................... 4.5% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key..................................4.3% ($99/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 4.0% ($162/yr)
7. TSP Max D............................. 1.9% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR............................. 1.3% (free)
9. Coolhand............................(-0.6%) (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 7.3% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/15/11

TSP Advisor.................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.1)% (as of 4/10) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Thursday, April 14, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/14/11

1. TSP King................................. 5.5% (free)
2. Maximizing TSP.........................5.0% ($240/yr)
3. Peaceful Gains B...................... 4.7% (free)
4. TSP Key..................................4.3% ($99/yr)
5. TSP Folio............................... 4.2% ($70/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 3.2% ($162/yr)
7. TSP Max D............................. 1.4% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR............................. 1.3% (free)
9. Coolhand..............................(-1.4)% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 6.4% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/14/11

TSP Advisor.................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.1)% (as of 4/10) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Friday, April 8, 2011

Best Months of the Year

Over the past 60 years, the 3 best months for the C fund have been, in order,

December - 98.4% return
November - 94.0% return
April - 93.1% return

The three worst months have been:

September - (-37)% return
February - (-14)% return
June - 2.7% return

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/8/11

1. TSP King................................ 7.0% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.4% (free)
4. TSP Folio............................... 4.9% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key..................................4.2% ($99/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 3.1% ($162/yr)
7. TSP Max D............................. 2.6% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR............................. 1.2% (free)
9. Coolhand............................... 0.8% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 7.9% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/8/11

Maximizing TSP.............................6.4% (as of 4/7) ($240/yr)
TSP Advisor.................................. 0.8% (as of 3/31) $120/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(3.8)% (as of 4/4) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/5/11

1. TSP King................................ 7.8% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.5% (free)
4. TSP Folio............................... 5.1% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key..................................4.2% ($99/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 3.1% ($162/yr)
7. TSP Max D............................. 2.9% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR............................. 1.2% (free)
9. Coolhand............................... 0.7% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 9.3% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/5/11

Maximizing TSP.............................6.2% (as of 4/4) ($240/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(3.8)% (as of 4/4) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr
TSP Advisor...............................$120/yr

If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Monday, April 4, 2011

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/4/11

1. TSP King................................ 7.8% (free)
2. Maximizing TSP......................6.2% ($240/yr)
3. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.6% (free)
4. TSP Folio............................... 5.0% ($70/yr)
5. TSP Key..................................4.2% ($99/yr)
6. Trader Fred........................... 3.1% ($162/yr)
7. TSP Max D............................. 2.8% ($100/yr)
8. TSP GO HR............................. 1.2% (free)
9. Coolhand............................... 0.7% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 8.9% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/4/11

TSP Wealth..................................-(4.2)% (as of 3/27) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr
TSP Advisor...............................$120/yr


If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy

Friday, April 1, 2011

Notes on the Month of April

Over the past 60 years, April has been the best month for the Dow. (up 2% on average)

It has been up each of the past 5 years.

Generally, the first half of the month is the stronger period.

In pre-Presidential years, returns usually DOUBLE during the month of April.

Hopefully, this trend will continue for April 2011.

TSP Advisory Services Performance YTD thru 4/1/11

1. TSP King................................ 7.7% (free)
2. Peaceful Gains B..................... 5.3% (free)
3. TSP Folio............................... 4.9% ($70/yr)
4. TSP Key..................................4.1% ($99/yr)
5. Trader Fred........................... 3.1% ($162/yr)
6. TSP Max D............................. 2.7% ($100/yr)
7. TSP GO HR............................. 1.2% (free)
8. Coolhand............................... 0.7% (free)

TSP Strategy.............................. 8.6% (free)

______________________________________________
The following are not as of 4/1/11

Maximizing TSP............................5.2% (as 3/30) ($240/yr)
TSP Wealth..................................-(4.2)% (as of 3/27) (free)
______________________________________________
The following do not list YTD returns.

TSP Pilot................................... $150/yr
TSP Advisor...............................$120/yr


If you have questions about the TSP, you might want to join the TSP Strategy Group, a small group of TSPers trying to grow our returns. No one is selling anything and no one makes a penny from the group other than potentially higher TSP returns for all. We're at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSP_Strategy
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