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by rhmetz
Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Bonds
Topic: How to decide which bond to buy
Replies: 10
Views: 4162

Re: How to decide which bond to buy

What maturity should we be buying to replace SHY portion of PP?
by rhmetz
Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:54 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: PP Last 3 Months - Up 3.84%
Replies: 29
Views: 12026

Re: PP Last 3 Months - Up 3.84%

I'm one of those older guys (63).  In March I went into pp full in when my 401 eliminated the stable value fund that i was almost fully invested in.  It was safe but only averaged 3.5% over the last 3 years or so.  I couldn't be happier with my pp and am glad I just went full in instead of trying to...
by rhmetz
Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Gold Mutual Funds
Replies: 7
Views: 4786

Re: Gold Mutual Funds

OK, I guess I should have done a little homework regarding mutual funds not holding gold itself.  I just want to add that I started my pp about 6 wks ago and hold IAU for my gold portion. Is it beneficial to spread the gold holding between a couple of the etfs or is just one sufficient?
by rhmetz
Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Gold
Topic: Gold Mutual Funds
Replies: 7
Views: 4786

Gold Mutual Funds

Does anyone hold any of the gold portion of their pp in mutual funds as opposed to etfs?
by rhmetz
Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: invest today or wait
Replies: 17
Views: 9319

invest today or wait

My 401k funds are finally rolled over into IRA and I'm ready to set up a pp but with this mess in Japan should i hold off and see how this all shakes out or go all in now?
by rhmetz
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp
Replies: 32
Views: 14118

Re: best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp

I am currently all in with a stable value fund in my 401k, however, they are discontinuing that as an option.  I know pp is more volatile and carries more risk, but that being said, I'm looking for a relatively stable fund with a chance for some growth. I'm retired and don't regularly use this money...
by rhmetz
Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp
Replies: 32
Views: 14118

Re: best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp

Would it be best to dollar cost avg. into these funds or just do it all at once?
by rhmetz
Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:59 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp
Replies: 32
Views: 14118

best funds to start a 4 X 25 pp

What are the best funds to use for a newbie to start a 4 X 25 pp?
by rhmetz
Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: prpfx in place of stable value fund
Replies: 8
Views: 4680

Re: prpfx in place of stable value fund

I realize prpfx carries more risk than a stable value fund-that being said I no longer have access to a stable value fund and I am looking for a hands off investment that is relatively safe and a potential for some growth.  I'm retired and don't access this money on a regular basis for living expens...
by rhmetz
Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Permanent Portfolio Discussion
Topic: prpfx in place of stable value fund
Replies: 8
Views: 4680

prpfx in place of stable value fund

I'm new to this forum.  My existing 401k has a stable value fund in which the bulk of my money is in.  This fund is being withdrawn as an option and was looking at prpfx as an alternative to the stable value fund.  I'm considering going all in with this fund.  I'm looking for preservation and some g...