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TSP Returns Dropping: Stock Market Enters Correction Territory With 10% Decline

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 24, 2022 1:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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TSP returns are declining so far in 2022 following several years of very good stock market returns.

10 Things You Should Know About Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJan 12, 2022 8:46 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2022 1:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Are you prepared for a bear market? Here are 10 important facts to know about these investment cycles.

Surviving a Financial ‘Bear Attack’

FedSmith.com author Randy SilveyBy Randy SilveyMay 6, 2020 8:48 AM | Updated: Jan 6, 2022 11:51 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment
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A recent retired federal employee is worried about the stock market drop and asks what he can do to protect his retirement savings.

TSP Investors in a Bear Market

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 28, 2020 7:44 AM | Updated: Jan 6, 2022 11:47 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The stock market has been volatile and stock funds have been dropping in value. How have TSP investors reacted so far?

Actions to Take in a Market Downturn

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbApr 22, 2020 1:47 PM | Updated: Jan 6, 2022 11:51 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The stock market is off of its recent highs thanks to the coronavirus. What can you do to take advantage of the current situation?

Do I Buy TSP Stock Funds, Sell, or Ignore the Market?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 10, 2020 6:12 PM | Updated: Jan 6, 2022 11:52 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Do you follow stock prices every day? Will this help or hurt your financial (and physical) health?

Gloom, Doom, Bear Markets and Your Future Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 16, 2008 9:04 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

TSP investors are continuing to move money from stock funds and into the G fund although the number of transfers has declined substantially. What is the risk of not putting some of your investment money back into stock funds? Should you wait until the bear market is over before moving money around?

TSP Stock Funds Drop Again: Get a Grip and Put the Current Market in Perspective

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 2, 2008 8:13 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Your TSP funds have probably taken a dramatic hit. Put the situation in perspective before hitting the panic button and making decisions you may regret later.

Timing the Market with Your TSP Funds? Here’s What Happened in Recent Bull and Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 5, 2005 7:45 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Many TSP investors panicked in the bear market. The result? They lock in their losses in the stock market and gave up the big gains that followed.

Bear Market In Stocks Impacts TSP Investors’ Attitudes, Approaches to Investing

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 17, 2003 12:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The bear market in stocks has made some investors skittish about how to invest their money. What is the mood of FedSmith.com readers?

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April 20, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8394 +0.04% +1.28%
F Fund $21.0674 -0.05% +0.89%
C Fund $114.1387 -0.23% +4.22%
S Fund $109.7297 +0.75% +9.28%
I Fund $61.8167 -0.60% +11.40%
L Income $30.1227 -0.04% +3.01%
L 2030 $60.8067 -0.12% +4.66%
L 2035 $18.6228 -0.15% +5.34%
L 2040 $71.6395 -0.16% +5.68%
L 2045 $19.8785 -0.18% +5.98%
L 2050 $44.1628 -0.19% +6.28%
L 2055 $23.0027 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2060 $23.0000 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2065 $22.9973 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2070 $13.6301 -0.23% +7.34%
L 2075 $11.9060 -0.23% +7.34%
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