I'm preparing to convert my portfolio to a PP in the very near future, and in the interest of keeping things simple initially, I'm going to go with an all-ETF setup, and then gradually get into physical gold and buying bonds directly. My question -- My current portfolio is spread across a Roth IRA, ...

First-time poster here. I just recently learned about the Permanent Portfolio, and am still on the sidelines lurking and learning. I came across an article today from last year that got me wondering.... http://www.moneynews.com/StreetTalk/forbes-us-gold-standard/2011/08/31/id/409369 Apparently Steve...