The Roth TSP has crossed a major milestone. Roth balances reached about $101 billion in August, representing nearly 9% of the TSP's record $1.17 trillion in assets. About 2.9 million TSP participants, roughly 40% of account holders, now have money in Roth…
September 2026 TSP returns were negative for nearly every fund. The G Fund was the only core fund to post a gain, while rising interest rates put pressure on both stocks and bonds. All 11 Lifecycle (L) Funds also lost ground.
What…
TSP performance in August gave federal employees a rare clean sweep: all five core TSP funds finished the month higher. The I Fund led the way, continuing what has been one of the more notable trends for TSP investors this year.
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S Fund volatility was on full display in July. After a 4.34% surge in June, which saw it lead the core funds, the S Fund became the weakest performer one month later, reminding investors why small-cap stocks often experience larger swings than…
The Thrift Savings Plan has reached another remarkable milestone. As of July 2026, 224,420 federal employees and retirees had at least $1 million in their TSP accounts, the highest total ever recorded.
But the most interesting part of the number isn't the…
June delivered mixed results for Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investors, highlighting the difference between large-company and small-company stocks. The S Fund turned in its strongest monthly performance of the year, while the C Fund paused after two exceptional months of gains. Meanwhile,…
After a volatile start to 2026, May TSP performance delivered for investors. Every fund in the Thrift Savings Plan finished the month in positive territory, extending what has quietly become one of the stronger starts to a year in recent memory.
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