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by jco
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options
Replies: 48
Views: 36600

Re: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options

I think that's a good idea, Craig... Perhaps a Y/N or check column for meeting Browne's criteria?
by jco
Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Cash
Topic: need help optimizing my cash allocation
Replies: 8
Views: 7796

Re: need help optimizing my cash allocation

Good day, Akratic!

Care to use your mastery of GoogleDocs to help the master PP component list from this thread?:
http://gyroscopicinvesting.com/forum/ht ... 068#p17068
by jco
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: What do you have for gold (ETf, physical)?
Replies: 4
Views: 3969

Re: What do you have for gold (ETf, physical)?

Why would you show your ID? Go to a different store that asks fewer questions. Tell em your sweet grandpappy bequeathed them unto you.... Not that you shouldn't pay taxes, of course, that would be the worst kind of wrong. I'd go for 1 oz govt minted coins (as outlined in the Gold FAQ). I, and everyo...
by jco
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Mixing Gold Coin Types, or Staying Consistent?
Replies: 18
Views: 7818

Re: Mixing Gold Coin Types, or Staying Consistent?

99.99% coins are very soft, and care must be used handling them... For this reason, I'd recommend slabbing and/or coin holder for them.

On the bright side, a 99.99% forgery is much harder to pull off than a 91.67% forgery.
by jco
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Yahoo gave me a heart attack
Replies: 7
Views: 3946

Re: Yahoo gave me a heart attack

I really can't see gold losing 12% in one day... HEADLINE: "World's Problems Fixed! Golden Age Inevitable!" Prosperity takes time to build (stairs up), but it can unravel overnight (elevator down). Gold is inverse, therefore I don't see it ever making that huge of leaps down, outside of incredible, ...
by jco
Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options
Replies: 48
Views: 36600

Re: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options

Posted a very, very rough draft in the OP... Check it out, and the To Do List within. Right off the bat you'll notice mutual funds are broken, they require a different feed than ETFs. Details here: http://www.amateur-invest.com/files/inv_set.ini I wonder if this means we'll have to maintain two list...
by jco
Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options
Replies: 48
Views: 36600

Re: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options

Thanks all, keep em coming! I updated the OP. What variables would be good to see in the [mostly] auto-populating spreadsheet? So far I'm thinking: SYMBOL, NAME, TYPE (ETF, MF, CEF [closed end fund]), EXCHANGE , EXP. RATIO, DIV YIELD, EX-DIV DATE, SPREAD (or bid/ask), NO COMMISSION BROKER , STANDARD...
by jco
Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options
Replies: 48
Views: 36600

Master list of PP component ETF/MFD options

I'm looking to compile a list of all PP variables. Any points and discussions are appreciated. So far I have these... Eventually I'd like to get a wiki going, and a googledoc with all stats (ex: dividend yield) auto-filled. Stocks: VT, VTI, SPY, VIFSX, VGTSX, VV, ILD, VWO, VB, IVV, ACWI, FSEMX, FSTM...