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S000006016 [Member] Expense Example - Permanent Portfolio
Jan. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Class I  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 81
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 253
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 440
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 980
Class C  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 286
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 567
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 976
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 2,117
Class A  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 601
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 815
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 1,047
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 1,712