Richard Maybury knew HB personally and has recommended the PP and PRPFX since the 1980s:
http://www.chaostan.com/bondsprpfx.html
Also,
"An update of my view of bonds and Permanent Portfolio Fund"
http://www.chaostan.com/updatebondsprpfx.html
Investment Strategy, Bonds and Permanent Portfolio Fund, By Richard J. Maybury
Moderator: Global Moderator