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Old 12-17-2011, 11:57 AM   #21
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About 7-8% as GLD. Before you ask, we're about 55% fixed come.
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Old 12-17-2011, 12:25 PM   #22
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Nope. I have used FSAGX and GDX before, which hold equities, but I don't want to get into another different tax situation nor into something with a price I don't really understand. Even if civilization collapsed could I buy food with gold? Those guns might be the better investment...
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Old 12-17-2011, 01:19 PM   #23
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I hold precious metals in two different ways: 1) PCRIX, where precious metals make up some of the commodities futures they hold; and 2) actual gold and silver in secured locations. I don't hold the actual product as an investment because don't intend to ever sell any of it. I hold it as a short-term security against an societal collapse, that I hope I'll never need.
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Old 12-17-2011, 06:27 PM   #24
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Sold all gold and most silver bullion this year. Bought 2 dual sport motorcycles and will buy another this winter when prices are low.
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