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Questions and Answers: When Should I Be 100% G Fund?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) offers a variety of investment options for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the G Fund. The G Fund is a unique investment option in that it is invested in U.S. government securities and is considered the safest investment option in the TSP. Many investors choose to allocate a portion of their TSP portfolio to the G Fund for its stability and low risk.
However, some investors may wonder if they should ever consider being 100% invested in the G Fund. To help provide some insight into this question, let’s explore some common questions and answers about this investment option.
1. What is the G Fund?
The G Fund is one of the investment options offered in the TSP. It is invested in a non-marketable, short-term U.S. Treasury security that is specially issued only to the TSP. The G Fund offers a higher return than traditional bank savings accounts and money market funds, and is considered to be the safest investment option in the TSP.
2. When should I consider being 100% invested in the G Fund?
There are certain scenarios where being 100% invested in the G Fund may be appropriate. For example, if you are nearing retirement and are looking to preserve your savings while still earning a modest return, the G Fund may be suitable. Additionally, if you have a low risk tolerance or are particularly risk-averse, being fully invested in the G Fund may provide the peace of mind you are looking for.
3. Are there any drawbacks to being 100% invested in the G Fund?
While the G Fund offers stability and low risk, it also has limitations. The returns on the G Fund are typically lower than those of other TSP investment options, such as the C, S, and I Funds. This means that by being fully invested in the G Fund, you may miss out on potential higher returns from other investment options. Additionally, the G Fund is not protected from inflation, so you may not be able to keep up with rising costs.
4. How can I determine if being 100% invested in the G Fund is right for me?
It is important to consider your individual financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon when deciding on your TSP allocation. If you are uncertain about whether being 100% invested in the G Fund is suitable for your situation, consider speaking with a financial advisor or seeking guidance from the TSP’s resources.
In conclusion, being 100% invested in the G Fund may be appropriate for certain investors, such as those who are nearing retirement or have a low-risk tolerance. However, it is essential to weigh the benefits of the G Fund’s stability and low risk against the potential drawbacks of lower returns and inflation risk. Ultimately, determining the right allocation for your TSP portfolio requires careful consideration of your individual financial circumstances and objectives.
I'm going to retire in 2 months with 32 years of service. Right now in my TSP I have 70% in the G fund and 20%C and 10%S fund. I plan on taking 4% annually out right away. Should I keep my funds the way they are or move more to the C fund. I have 550K total currently in my account and I don't want to run out of money in 30 years.
Your videos are seriously great.
Before QE and zero percent fed rates, and prior to 2007, the G returned from 5 to 9 percent steady, call that secure for a fixed income!! …… Thanks to big daddy, G is a dog, forcing retirees to risk the growth stocks rather than having a safe alternative w/fair yield. …. bunch of crap!! …. look at CD rates…. garbage!!!
Great video and thank you, is it a good time now to move it all to G fund???
Now would be a great time to be in the G Fund, IMHO.
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What do you recommend with 6 years left?
Simple: NEVER
NEVER EVER AGAIN!
it depends on what you pension and SS income is
you have to look at TSP in it's totality of your portfolio – if you're heavily invested in growth/stocks and other volatile investments, the G-fund may be your conservative holding spot to hold your gains over years of investing…..if TSP is your only investment, it makes sense to be diversified, but many have more than TSP and you have to look at ALL investments in an entire portfolio otherwise you may get burned if another recession hits and stocks plummet again.
As a retiree I will never go 100% G Fund.
I’m planning on early retirement this July 30,. I’ll have 35 1/2 years of service, at age 57. Still have a mortgage of 155,000 for 14 more years. I plan of using my TSP as income. Just upped to 16% in it & put 60% in G fund & rest 10% in the other 4 funds. Good move?
Thank you for your videos. I recently found your channel and I've been voraciously watching all of your videos. I appreciate your ability to make complex financial concepts easy to understand. One thing I would recommend is to spend a little extra time in each video to remind people that they are not putting their hard-earned dollars into a savings account, but that they are purchasing shares in whichever funds they have chosen to invest. In many years of counseling young soldiers, the greatest misunderstanding they share are these 3: the difference between savings accounts and investment accounts; the difference between shares and dollars and the concept of buying low and selling high; as well as misunderstanding the truth that investors do not "lose money" when market values drop – unless purchases or sales have been made, nothing has changed the number of shares the investor still owns, regardless of market activity.
Is the L Funds (30,40) to put instead of the G Fund?
How can I contact you offline for more information. Great information!!!