C Fund Up Again in November
The TSP’s C fund has been good to investors for two months in a row with a postive return of about 5.7% in November.
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Market Turn: C Fund Zooms Up While the F Fund Goes Down
The stock market rebound in October 2002 is reflected in the results of the C fund. The F fund turned down slightly in response to pressure in the bond market.
Is the TSP’s F Fund a “Risky Investment”?
Several readers have asked FedSmith.com about the risks of investing in bonds. Our advice: Investing in a bond fund is necessary to have a diversified investment portfolio.
C Fund Skyrockets in October
The TSP’s C Fund had a positive return in October of more than 8%–the best return since the height of the bull market way back in 2000.
TSP C Fund Down for 7 of 9 Months But October is Looking Good
With the C Fund down more than 20% in the past twelve months, fund investors are looking for a respite. They may get one in October if the stock trend continues for the last several days of October.
New TSP Record Keeping System to Be Delayed (Again)
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board says that problems with the new system prevent it from implementing a new record keeping system
TSP Common Stock Continues to Lose Ground: 10.87% for September
C Fund Loses about 11% in September
Update on Your C Fund Rate of Return
The S&P Index results are now available for the past month and the past quarter. The C Fund is based on this index so readers can get a close idea of how their fund is doing now.
TSP Investors Coping, Changing with Bear Market In Stocks
TSP investors are changing how they invest their retirement funds in this bear market. Many are also changing their retirement plans.
C Fund Shows Positive Return for August
The C Fund is down about 18% for the past twelve months but turned positive for August 2002.
