Domestic investment funds experienced persistent losses in April
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) announced its fund performance for April 2025, with a mix of gains and losses across the various investment funds.
In the retirement-focused L funds, the L 2065 Fund, designed for participants 45 years from retirement, saw a growth of 1.01% in April. However, it has experienced a decrease of 0.82% so far this year. The L 2050 Fund, intended for participants 30 years from retirement, also showed a positive growth of 1.00% in April, but has seen a decrease of 0.18% for the year.
The L 2040 Fund, aimed at participants 20 years from retirement, experienced a growth of 0.10% so far this year, and an additional 0.97% in April. The L 2055 Fund, designed for participants 35 years from retirement, showed a growth of 1.01% in April, but has decreased by 0.82% for the year. The L 2035 Fund, intended for participants 15 years from retirement, increased by 0.95% in April, and has grown by 0.25% so far this year. The L 2030 Fund, aimed at participants 10 years from retirement, increased by 0.92% in April, and has grown by 0.25% for the year.
The L 2045 Fund, intended for participants 25 years from retirement, showed a growth of 0.99% in April, while the L 2060 Fund, designed for participants 40 years from retirement, increased by 1.01% in April. The L 2025 Fund, aimed at participants 5 years from retirement, increased by 0.68% in April. The L 2070 Fund, intended for participants over 50 years from retirement, increased by 1.01% in April, but has decreased by 0.81% so far this year.
The TSP's fixed income (F) fund increased by 0.39% in April, with returns of 3.18% so far this year. The G Fund, consisting of government securities, increased by 0.35% in April, and has grown 1.48% since January.
In the equity sector, the TSP's C fund, which typically includes U.S. stocks, decreased by 0.68% in April, with a total loss of 4.93% for the year. The I-Fund of the TSP, which typically includes stocks from developed countries outside the U.S., such as Canada, Japan, Western Europe, Australia, and others, saw a growth of 4.16% in April, with total gains of 9.00% for the year. The small- and mid-size businesses of the S Fund decreased by 0.78% in April, and have lost 9.65% since January.
Lastly, the TSP's L Income Fund, designed for retirees, increased by 0.67% in April, while the TSP's L Income Fund has grown by 1.13% for the year.
These figures provide an overview of the TSP's fund performance for April 2025. Investors are encouraged to consult with a financial advisor for personalised investment advice.
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