Our Methodology

Our service combines a mechanical methodology with a disciplined rules-based approach. The mechanical component consists of proprietary algorithmic scripts, each utilizing unique settings and parameters developed through years of research and refinement. The rules-based component establishes the criteria used to determine the percentage allocations among the Thrift Savings Plan funds (G, F, C, S, and I Funds). Our objective is to provide superior risk-adjusted returns while seeking to outperform a traditional buy-and-hold approach over the long term.

On our Members Only page, members have access to the latest updates for the F, C, S, and I Funds. As discussed on our TSP Funds page, we use the following ticker symbols for tracking purposes:

The members page provides TSPFundTrading.com's Weekly Newsletter, which contains professional chart analysis and commentary for each of the funds. The newsletter is updated each Thursday prior to the market opening. Members also have access to our Current Fund Distribution, which displays the percentage allocations among the various funds. (Current fund distributions are not shown in the sample newsletters below because this information is reserved exclusively for members.)

Our rationale for each allocation decision is clearly explained in the report. Charts are fully annotated with technical commentary, allowing members to understand our analysis without requiring an extensive background in technical analysis.

The weekly commentary incorporates a wide range of analytical tools and techniques, including trend analysis, support and resistance levels, price channels, pattern recognition, volume analysis, Elliott Wave analysis, MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence), Williams %R, Stochastics, Relative Strength Index (RSI), volatility relationships, Fibonacci retracement and extension levels, and risk-to-reward assessments. These elements are integrated with our proprietary indicators to provide a comprehensive view of market conditions and our short-term outlook.

Our methodology is designed to identify favorable risk-to-reward opportunities among the various TSP funds over short- and intermediate-term time horizons. Two sample newsletters previously distributed to members are available below:

Members receive an e-mail notification each Thursday reminding them that the weekly newsletter has been updated. In addition, members receive e-mail alerts whenever our methodology indicates that an Interfund Transfer (IFT) may be appropriate. These alerts include our recommended percentage allocations among the various TSP funds.

We have intentionally chosen not to rely heavily on advertising, preferring instead to grow through referrals and word-of-mouth among federal employees and members of the uniformed services. We recognize that perfection does not exist in the financial markets. Instead, our commitment is to maintain the highest standards of integrity, credibility, and professionalism while providing members with disciplined analysis and timely guidance designed to help them pursue their long-term retirement objectives.