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Why the F Fund is the Rodney Dangerfield of the TSP

FedSmith.com author Anthony BucciBy Anthony BucciNovember 12, 2019 2:23 PM Categories 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 DzamaJuly 8, 2019 4:25 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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

FedSmith.com author Lyn AldenBy Lyn AldenOctober 10, 2018 3:17 PM Categories Pay & Benefits 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. SmithFebruary 26, 2010 7:42 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 Rates

June 23, 2022

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.9188 +0.01% +1.09%
F Fund $18.7014 +0.37% -10.46%
C Fund $57.7270 +0.96% -19.76%
S Fund $60.7545 +1.72% -27.19%
I Fund $31.6874 -0.31% -19.66%
L Income $22.3283 +0.17% -4.93%
L 2025 $11.1364 +0.28% -9.07%
L 2030 $37.9208 +0.40% -12.97%
L 2035 $11.2457 +0.44% -14.31%
L 2040 $42.0449 +0.47% -15.57%
L 2045 $11.3896 +0.51% -16.70%
L 2050 $24.6996 +0.54% -17.73%
L 2055 $11.8195 +0.62% -20.58%
L 2060 $11.8186 +0.62% -20.59%
L 2065 $11.8174 +0.62% -20.59%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

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