I've often said that I don't think that investing in the I Fund is a good idea. Here's a presentation given by Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst, that explains why the US is on very solid footing economically and strategically, and the rest of the world is uncertain at best - especially the Euro and China.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BclcpfVn2rg
Why I don't invest in the I Fund
Moderator: Aitrus
Why I don't invest in the I Fund
Seasonal Musings 2022: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=19005
Recommended Reading: http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13474
Support the site by purchasing a membership at TSPCalc! https://tspcalc.com
Recommended Reading: http://tspcenter.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=13474
Support the site by purchasing a membership at TSPCalc! https://tspcalc.com
-
crondanet5
- Posts: 4330
- Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:51 pm
Re: Why I don't invest in the I Fund
I agree. There are times the I Fund will gain, but with only 2 active IFTs a month you simply cannot take advantage of its moves and then make IFTs in and out of the S and C funds.
Re: Why I don't invest in the I Fund
Thank you, I really enjoyed the video.Aitrus wrote:I've often said that I don't think that investing in the I Fund is a good idea. Here's a presentation given by Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical analyst, that explains why the US is on very solid footing economically and strategically, and the rest of the world is uncertain at best - especially the Euro and China.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BclcpfVn2rg
Fund Prices2024-04-15
| Fund | Price | Day | YTD |
| G | $18.18 | 0.04% | 1.23% |
| F | $18.64 | -0.61% | -3.02% |
| C | $79.24 | -1.20% | 6.56% |
| S | $77.27 | -1.66% | 0.23% |
| I | $41.14 | -0.29% | 2.38% |
| L2065 | $15.75 | -0.94% | 4.19% |
| L2060 | $15.75 | -0.94% | 4.19% |
| L2055 | $15.76 | -0.94% | 4.19% |
| L2050 | $31.64 | -0.81% | 3.38% |
| L2045 | $14.44 | -0.76% | 3.24% |
| L2040 | $52.80 | -0.71% | 3.11% |
| L2035 | $13.96 | -0.65% | 2.96% |
| L2030 | $46.52 | -0.59% | 2.83% |
| L2025 | $12.97 | -0.32% | 2.08% |
| Linc | $25.35 | -0.25% | 1.78% |