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How to Invest in the TSP in 2023

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsSep 12, 2023 7:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

There are two key things federal employees need to understand to invest successfully in the TSP.

Why the F Fund is the Rodney Dangerfield of the TSP

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciNov 12, 2019 2:23 PM | Updated: Aug 17, 2020 4:33 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The F Fund is an often forgotten investment option in the TSP. The author describes how it might fit into your portfolio.

The TSP F Fund and the Bearer of Bond News

FedSmith.com author Charles DzamaBy Charles DzamaJul 8, 2019 4:25 PM | Updated: Oct 18, 2021 3:03 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Can you lose money investing in bonds? The author describes the impact interest rate shifts can have on the TSP’s F Fund.

Why The F Fund Has Been The Worst-Performing TSP Fund Lately

By Lyn AldenOct 10, 2018 3:17 PM | Updated: Nov 12, 2019 9:36 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The F Fund has suffered from a lackluster performance in recent years. The author explains why this is the case and what its prospects are going forward.

What is the F Fund and Should You Invest in It?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 26, 2010 7:42 AM | Updated: Nov 12, 2019 9:39 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Who wants to invest in securities that are boring? If you are seeking relative security as you accumulate money for your retirement, boring is not bad.

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Daily TSP Performance

June 12, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1284 +0.01% +2.00%
F Fund $20.0748 +0.37% +3.06%
C Fund $96.0737 +0.38% +3.38%
S Fund $89.7781 -0.20% -0.41%
I Fund $49.1157 +0.47% +17.23%
L Income $27.7407 +0.12% +3.74%
L 2025 $14.2818 +0.12% +3.78%
L 2030 $53.2972 +0.23% +5.65%
L 2035 $16.1137 +0.25% +5.98%
L 2040 $61.4173 +0.27% +6.29%
L 2045 $16.9078 +0.29% +6.55%
L 2050 $37.2703 +0.30% +6.80%
L 2055 $18.9127 +0.34% +7.56%
L 2060 $18.9104 +0.34% +7.56%
L 2065 $18.9080 +0.34% +7.56%
L 2070 $11.2064 +0.34% +7.58%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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