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by Perm Port Fan
Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Oh how it hurts to see no gains
Replies: 412
Views: 193991

Re: Oh how it hurts to see no gains

Permanent Portfolio - Temporary insanity
by Perm Port Fan
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Oh how it hurts to see no gains
Replies: 412
Views: 193991

Re: Oh how it hurts to see no gains

Sympathies to the wounded. Green as grass newbie here, just liquidated a conventional bank IRA and the cash is moving into position. Couldn't be more optimistic - bonds and gold are down. Some of the froth is coming off the stock market, and cash is, well, cash. Looking forward to buying into the PP...
by Perm Port Fan
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Gold Eagle Acquisition Cost and PP Rebalance Valuation?
Replies: 8
Views: 3990

Gold Eagle Acquisition Cost and PP Rebalance Valuation?

After virtually eradicating expense in the bond, cash and equity sectors I'm puzzled over the problem of accounting for the high cost of Gold Eagles. I'm going to be implementing 'Level 4' (PP p.187), and I like the rationale for owning Eagles, but the front end load situation looks rather stark in ...
by Perm Port Fan
Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Buying Gold Eagles
Replies: 5
Views: 3648

Re: Buying Gold Eagles

I wish!, The amount is in thousands, $150,000 to 200,000.

I'll try A-Mark
by Perm Port Fan
Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Buying Gold Eagles
Replies: 5
Views: 3648

Buying Gold Eagles

Hello, new to this Forum and new to the Permanent Portfolio. I've read the new C Rowland book twice and I'm getting ready to begin. I'm going to stay with the core approach covered in the book and wanted to see if anyone had tips to offer in buying Gold Eagles for the precious metals portion of the ...