TSP’s C fund dives in June

The C fund tumbled 7.1 percent in June and has slipped 18.07 percent altogether since July 2001, according to the latest numbers from the Thrift Savings Plan.

The fund, which invests in common stocks, fell 0.75 percent in May, continuing its mostly downward spiral since the beginning of the year. The C fund gained 3.73 percent in March, the only month it has posted a positive return this year.

The S and I funds also tumbled in June. The S fund, which invests in the stocks of small- and mid-sized companies, fell 6.67 percent last month, and its 12-month return dropped 12.03 percent. The I fund, which invests in international stocks, declined 3.87 percent last month, dropping 9.55 percent over the past year.

The G fund, made up of government securities, increased 0.43 percent in June, after gaining 0.45 percent in May. The fund has gained 5.33 percent since July 2001.

The F fund, which consists of fixed-income bonds, gained 0.97 percent in June, after a 0.88 percent increase in May. The 12-month return for the F fund is 8.82 percent.

The monthly C, F, G, S and I Fund returns reflect net earnings on the amounts invested during the month.

For an index of the performance of the C, I and S funds that is updated each business day, see the "TSP Ticker" on the front page of GovExec.com.

June's rates of return are listed below. The numbers in parentheses are negative.