Hi all, I made a modification to my PP and I’d like your feedback.  I've replaced the cash portion with VWINX. I know, more risk, go easy on me.  I know its PP heresy, but I can't help it, the back tested results look too juicy. I don't feel I need the cash portion, its dragging the whole PP down.  ...

That's great advice PointedStick.  It sounds a lot like Harry Browne's "How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World". This summer I plan on moving from Chicago to Tampa Bay Florida.  I’ve been dreaming about this my whole life and its finally all coming together now.  Sometimes you just got to ...

Hi all,

Here's a YouTube released today video where David Morgan (Silver guru) praises the Permanent Portfolio. He says calls it "genius" and says he was very influenced by Harry Browne.

It always great to hear folks paying tribute. Fast forward to 9:50:

http://youtu.be/Z31mVTfk8dg

FYI - Today PERM paid out a long term capital gain and a dividend.  I just noticed it my account.

This is a great book, I read it years ago.  Keep in mind Darvas was stock picking during a long-term stock market boom, so just about any system works well in that environment. 

FYI - part 5 was released today:

http://youtu.be/OQWMd_NPSBA

"Silver & Gold: When Money Is Corrupted - Hidden Secrets Of Money 5", thought I'd share it with yawl.

PERM +1.85% today!

Sure, summary: "Buy gold and silver" 

Hi, there's a new a new 30min Mike Maloney video out today (part 4), I thought I'd share it with ya'll as I found it to be informative: "The Biggest Scam In The History Of Mankind (Debt Ceiling Truth)". part4: http://youtu.be/iFDe5kUUyT0 other parts: part1: http://youtu.be/DyV0OfU3-FU part...

PERM +1.65%

Come'on PERM, up, up! 

Sorry, what I meant was my 25% gold portion is broken down to majority physical, with some IAU.  I also have 25% in each of these: TLT/SHY/(VTI&VEU).

If physical gold is not feasible for you, then paper gold is a reasonable alternative until your situation changes.

I own some IAU for easy rebalancing.  My PP consists of about 25% paper gold, and 75% physical gold, and I’m not losing any sleep over it.

Hi, I enjoyed this new video and thought I would share it with ya'll. "Silver & Gold - Hidden Secrets Of Money 3 - Dollar Crisis To Golden Opportunity - Mike Maloney" http://youtu.be/y-IemeM-Ado And here's the first 2 parts: Part1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyV0OfU3-FU part2: http:...

I agree.  Excellent post.  My physical gold always makes a feel a little better.

Hi, I enjoyed this 30min video and thought I would share it.

"Silver & Gold - Hidden Secrets Of Money 2 - Seven Stages Of Empire"

http://youtu.be/EdSq5H7awi8

Before anyone embarks on speculative trading they should read Harry Browne’s book "Why the Best-laid Investment Plans Usually Go Wrong".  It will sober you up. Browne said on one of his radio shows that it was his worst selling book, yet the one he enjoyed writing the most.  I love the boo...

PERM is up +2.11% today.  yee-ha!

I have Fidelity and buy FSBIX for my cash portion (commission free).

Well said JMoyle. I too am buying physical gold as my gold portion is getting close to 15%. I just ordered a couple 1oz buffalo coin today. I have no fear at all.  I've done extensive research and I believe the PP is the safest, simplest, neutral, non-speculative portfolio available.  I’m down about...

Book title: "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" by Richard Maybury.

Richard Maybury was a guest on Harry Browne's radio show, which is how I first heard of him. He wrote a series of "Uncle Eric" books designed for children/young adults.

I second Dozha's comment.  I don't want to lose sleep worrying about a Variable Portfolio so I don’t have one.

I have two Permanent Portfolios: a RothIRA and Brokerage account.  My 401k is a 50/50 stock/bond.  It works for me.

Bro, your [edited out inappropriate comment. CraigR] are part of a Variable portfolio, not a Permanent portfolio.  They are a pure speculation, and that’s what the Variable portfolio is for.

With Fidelity I use these commission-free funds:

ITOT  (S&P Total U.S. Stock Market) STOCK MARKET
FSBIX (Fidelity Spartan treasuries) CASH
TLT  (20+ Year Treasury Bond) BONDS

1 year, and I'm pleased with the results so far.