I agree with Asiana. Don't dig yourself into a deeper hole. You never know what might happen next.

To all the military and veterans out there, my brother included, we support you.

Yes I do. My real account is a bit larger than the fantasy, so I've been very happy this year.

I've been a buy and holder since joining the forum a few months ago. So far it's a strategy that has worked for me to the tune of 14.29%. I really don't pay any attention to charts and the such. Wishing all a good year!

I have so far this year.

Staying put in the I fund for now.

BandidosMC wrote:Trying to get a handle on all the great info. Wonderful site.

Welcome and good luck.

blackops wrote:

BR549 wrote:Tiffany you should pop 11% after today.

Dang I'd be happy with that return as my annual!

LOL.

Well many (not all) of the Seasonal mixes go to the C fund in May. Any thoughts on the next move for those who plan to make one? I'm going to the C fund in May as part of the seasonal plan I'm using. So far this year it has served me well. This is my first year using it so I hope to stay with the p...

http://i.imgur.com/tku1srb.jpg m TSP Funds YTD G Fund +0.57% F Fund +0.78% C Fund +5.86% S Fund +3.45% I Fund +8.17% Investopedia can explain the "W" or Double-Top pattern better than I. “The double-top pattern is found at the peaks of an upward trend and is a clear signal that the preced...

I second WildBill's comments. Also I don't try to match the I-fund to any index, it just gives me a migraine.

LOL. Don't follow me. You might get lost. :0

galveston1 wrote:

USA wrote:Holy mackeral! Awasome gains today. Anybody know the last time when the I fund had a single day jump over 2½%?

Don't know the last time it happened. But sure am happy to have been in the I fund yesterday.

Ditto!

cswift01 wrote:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-the-real-story-behind-sell-in-may-and-go-away-2017-04-25

Enjoy!

Me

Try to stay in stocks if your risk tolerance will allow it. It will pay off in the long run.

"And we are not in bubble territory or anything of the sort." - Warren Buffett, Feb 2017 I saw that Buffett interview too. He made some great points. The one I liked best was the his comments about timers. Something along the lines of waiting for a good time to get in or "get back in...