I Fund Leads TSP Returns

The international stock (I) fund led the Thrift Savings Plan funds both in terms of monthly returns in September and in 12-month returns, posting a 3.68 percent gain last month for a 12-month return of 25.74 percent. The small- and mid-capitalization U.S. stock (S) fund gained 0.83 percent for a 22.11 percent 12-month return, while the large company U.S. stock (C) fund was up 0.84 percent for a 12.27 percent 12-month gain. The government securities (G) fund rose 0.36 percent in September for a 4.35 percent 12-month gain while the bond (F) fund lost 1.03 percent for a 2.81 percent 12-month gain. The returns in September on the new lifecycle (L) funds were: Income, 0.52; 2010, 0.94; 2020, 1.06; 2030, 1.17, 2040, 1.35.