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by bedraggled
Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: How to answer this question?
Replies: 29
Views: 12782

Re: How to answer this question?

And Harry Dent says gold down to $250.  Not dull at all>

Jim Rogers says he would like to buy gold <$1,000, a 50% retracement.

In 20 years, I found standing still is often beneficial.
by bedraggled
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:05 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: How to answer this question?
Replies: 29
Views: 12782

Re: How to answer this question?

THanks.

I have more questions. As I digest this with another read later, I will get back.

Exploring variations on the 4x25 PP is interesting.

Cheers
by bedraggled
Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:39 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: How to answer this question?
Replies: 29
Views: 12782

Re: How to answer this question?

What does the Sharpe ratio mean, please?

Thanks.
by bedraggled
Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: The Bond Investor's Trilemma: Positioning for a Fed Rate Hike (4/16/15)
Replies: 21
Views: 9100

Re: The Bond Investor's Trilemma: Positioning for a Fed Rate Hike (4/16/15)

Subway and bus replace the car, for the most part in NYC.  I will need a good reason to leave.
by bedraggled
Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: What ever happened to....
Replies: 18
Views: 6366

Re: What ever happened to....

moda,

Your Thomas Paine quote is terrific.

When I find who uses the Mark Twain quote< I send along equal praise.  After 7 months, it's time.
by bedraggled
Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: The Bond Investor's Trilemma: Positioning for a Fed Rate Hike (4/16/15)
Replies: 21
Views: 9100

Re: The Bond Investor's Trilemma: Positioning for a Fed Rate Hike (4/16/15)

dragoncar, You certainly can get a home for under $400K.  Suffolk County, Long Island, in the southern half.  The schools are more likely to be a trial.  The better schools are in closer Nassau County.  The Bronx, where I grew up should have a selection under $400K but check with the local police pr...
by bedraggled
Thu Apr 16, 2015 5:30 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU
Replies: 53
Views: 31164

Re: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU

So, is GTU, with its discounts and premiums to NAV, like a gold mining stock which may rise or fall based on investor sentiment re bullion prospects?  If GTU is similar to a gold mining stock, just how similar or different?

Thanks.
by bedraggled
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU
Replies: 53
Views: 31164

Re: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU

Thank you, gentlemen.

This is always a great place to be.

Bedraggled
by bedraggled
Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:10 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU
Replies: 53
Views: 31164

Re: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU

So now that I understand premiums and discounts to NAV a little bit better, is GTU a great place to be?

Bedraggled
by bedraggled
Sun Apr 12, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU
Replies: 53
Views: 31164

Re: Shareholder activists are trying to unlock the NAV discount on GTU

People,

I need educating, please.

I have heard about these discounts and premiums vs. NAV.  Does that mean, for example, that GTU cannot shoot to the moon if bullion rises to $10,000, and not plummet approximately 80% if bullion drops to $250/ oz?

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Bedraggled
by bedraggled
Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Sell 25 buy 30 yrs bonds (no tax on cap gains)
Replies: 11
Views: 7206

Re: Sell 25 buy 30 yrs bonds (no tax on cap gains)

Does anyone care to add Treasury Direct to the conversation?
by bedraggled
Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:22 am
Forum: Bonds
Topic: Sell 25 buy 30 yrs bonds (no tax on cap gains)
Replies: 11
Views: 7206

Re: Sell 25 buy 30 yrs bonds (no tax on cap gains)

What is an NRA, please.
by bedraggled
Sun Mar 15, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: Individual shares ownership vs. index funds
Replies: 21
Views: 14550

Re: Individual shares ownership vs. index funds

People,

I believe my questions are well on the way to being answered.

Mike59:  good point when you suggested these studies could start at the bull top and then run it out.

Thanks
by bedraggled
Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:48 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Help me choose a secondary computer
Replies: 47
Views: 20384

Re: Help me choose a second computer

Greetings,

Mark Leavy nailed it.  I got my wife a macbook air 3 1/2 years ago.  She uses it all the time.  I do not get to use it often.  Apple may throw in a free printer.

Macbook air is definitely a winner.

Good luck.
by bedraggled
Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP for European Investors (once again)
Replies: 53
Views: 26691

Re: PP for European Investors (once again)

I don't think the Dollar has gone parabolic yet but if the 10 year chart for DXY is examined, there might be a time for a 5% correction.  Early April, maybe? If that happens, the Dollar then just may resume its merry romp. If US Treasuries are paying 2.6%, does that mean there is capital gains poten...
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:09 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

MG,

Good point and it all may happen anyway.  Does the cyclical nature of things demand deflation?

Bummer if deflation is required.  We may need to accommodate.  As I suggested, negative interest rates in USA?  Is the party on for TLT?

Cheers,all and thanks, MG!
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:56 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

Peter schiff in his last book or so asked "What's wrong with deflation?"
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: Individual shares ownership vs. index funds
Replies: 21
Views: 14550

Re: Individual shares ownership vs. index funds

rickb and MG,

Thanks.  As I suggested, I have much to learn.

You PP pros teach me much.

This gives me the chance to go with Winnie on a Grand Explore!

I must take a "hony" pot to sustain myself.

Again, you folks are a challenge.  Time to read those rickb articles

Cheers!
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

MG,

Could it be that our Dollar is stronger because we are in deflation?

CRB, CU, OIL and DXY suggest deflation.

Negative interest rates, here we come?

Thanks.
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: Stocks
Topic: Individual shares ownership vs. index funds
Replies: 21
Views: 14550

Individual shares ownership vs. index funds

FYI.

Brett Arends, on CBSMarketwatch.com makes a case for owning 50 individual stocks as opposed to, say, VTI.  Maybe like buying gold coins rather than SGOL.

Buy stocks for $500, the cost of a new i-pad!  He suggests a better return, too.

Let me know.  I have learned much here since September.
by bedraggled
Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

Since we are citizens/ residents of USA, and living in USA to boot, does that not mean we are in for favorable times?  Speaking narrowly, as we have USD in our wallets and not Euros.

Thanks.
by bedraggled
Wed Feb 11, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

Maybe gold is correcting for a bit. don't know if or when deflation could show.
by bedraggled
Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

Dualstow,

THank you.
by bedraggled
Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: The GOLD scream room
Replies: 3689
Views: 1659295

Re: The GOLD scream room

JMoyle,

What is meant by "asset lock?"
by bedraggled
Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Where and how do you purchase physical gold?
Replies: 160
Views: 105940

Re: Where and how do you purchase physical gold?

Sophie and Reub,

thanks for your responses.

And Rueb, does the place in Oyster Bay charge sales tax.

Thanks again