S Fund Takes Lead in Returns

The small- and mid-capitalization stock (S) fund took over the lead in returns among the Thrift Savings Plan’s five funds in the latest 12-month accounting of returns, rising 4.6 percent in July for a 12-month gain of 21.13 percent. The common stock (C) fund rose 1.78 percent in July and the international stock (I) fund was up 2.35 percent, for 12-month gains of 10.55 and 6.18 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the bond (F) fund dropped 3.41 percent in July, bringing its 12-month gain down to 5.29 percent, while the government securities (G) fund rose .3 percent for a 4.06 12-month gain.