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by fnord123
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: GTU vs. Perth Mint
Replies: 5
Views: 9738

Re: GTU vs. Perth Mint

Note that in making premium calculations on gold coins that one may want to use the price one could get on the coins rather than spot price.  For instance, at one company (Apmex.com) they sell gold eagle 1oz coins @ $1213 currently, and buy them @ $1177.  So that is a $36 spread, which is only 3%.  
by fnord123
Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Treasury Direct versus Vanguard Brokerage for 30 year treasuries?
Replies: 9
Views: 19456

Treasury Direct versus Vanguard Brokerage for 30 year treasuries?

I looked at the FAQ and didn't see a recommendation on whether to use Treasury Direct or Vanguard Brokerage (or another broker) for buying/selling long term treasuries. I thought TD had fees for transferring securities (treasuries) in/out, but I can't find anything on their website: http://www.treas...
by fnord123
Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Welcome to the discussion forum
Replies: 11
Views: 20646

Re: Welcome to the discussion forum

Thanks for creating this forum!
by fnord123
Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Does Permanent Portfolio protect against GDP shrinkage + currency debasement?
Replies: 7
Views: 9404

Re: Does PP protect against GDP shrinkage + currency debasement?

A U.S.-based PP might break down at some point, but until it does I'm not worried about it. But to me the beauty of the PP is that if one invests now, one hedges against lots of future scenarios.  I don't like the thought of being in the PP and discovering down the road that I've lost 30% due to be...
by fnord123
Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Does Permanent Portfolio protect against GDP shrinkage + currency debasement?
Replies: 7
Views: 9404

Does Permanent Portfolio protect against GDP shrinkage + currency debasement?

This is a question I had asked (perhaps not very clearly) in the thread over @ the Bogleheads forum.  I was positing a scenario along the following lines: US government obligations continue to grow at a rapid rate, causing ever increasing deficits US government interference with markets and segments...