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by alexy
Tue May 29, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: My Permanent Portfolio Variant
Replies: 25
Views: 18145

Re: My Permanent Portfolio Variant

Thanks for getting back to me. It's really helpful discussing these subjects with people who know more that I do. I sometimes worry about the fragility of small funds as well. I've read a bit about the subject, and my general impression is that anything below $25 million is in danger of being closed...
by alexy
Tue May 29, 2018 1:07 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: My Permanent Portfolio Variant
Replies: 25
Views: 18145

Re: My Permanent Portfolio Variant

@Smith1776 I've got another question for you on the subject of the ETF you've picked (VCNS). I've checked it out and it's a pretty small ETF with only CAD36.8M. I've started reading more on ETFs and their advantages and disadvantages (including this forum, where people talk about safety of an ETF vs...
by alexy
Sat May 26, 2018 1:53 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: My Permanent Portfolio Variant
Replies: 25
Views: 18145

Re: My Permanent Portfolio Variant

@Smith1776 May I ask you how you got to the point of picking these particular securities? Since you've done a lot of investigation, what were other front runners for you that you've considered? I've seen your other, older, post with different ETFs - you decided against those? Also, why not physical ...
by alexy
Sat May 26, 2018 1:33 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Canadian new to investing in need of advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1991

Re: Canadian new to investing in need of advice

Thank you for your reply! If I understand correctly, currently your portfolio is 1/3 physical gold/silver and 2/3 cash, all of which is held in a regular, taxable account. Yes, something to that extent. I wouldn't call what I've got currently "a portfolio" as really it's just cash and gold which I b...
by alexy
Thu May 24, 2018 12:51 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Canadian new to investing in need of advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1991

Canadian new to investing in need of advice

Hi everyone, I'm new here and new to investing. Not young though, and need advice / help. Not sure if I need to go and hire an advisor, but figured I'll ask here since PP seems like something I believe in and reading the forum shows the wealth of knowledge of members. Here is my situation. I'm from ...