| Form N-CSR Cover | 6 Months Ended |
| Jul. 31, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | PERMANENT PORTFOLIO FAMILY OF FUNDS |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000357298 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
| Jul. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holdings | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | PERMANENT PORTFOLIO FAMILY OF FUNDS |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000357298 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PERMANENT PORTFOLIO® |
| Class Name | CLASS A |
| Trading Symbol | PRPDX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Permanent Portfolio ® |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Permanent Portfolio—Class A shares (PRPDX) $ 56 .56 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 56 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 56% |
| Net Assets | $ 3,376,855,475 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 175 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 12.87% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 3,376,855,475 Total number of Portfolio holdings 175 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 12.87% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Permanent Portfolio’s investment holdings by asset class, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PERMANENT PORTFOLIO® |
| Class Name | CLASS C |
| Trading Symbol | PRPHX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Permanent Portfolio ® |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Permanent Portfolio—Class C shares (PRPHX) $ 96 .96 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 96 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 96% |
| Net Assets | $ 3,376,855,475 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 175 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 12.87% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 3,376,855,475 Total number of Portfolio holdings 175 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 12.87% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Permanent Portfolio’s investment holdings by asset class, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PERMANENT PORTFOLIO® |
| Class Name | CLASS I |
| Trading Symbol | PRPFX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Permanent Portfolio ® |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Permanent Portfolio—Class I shares (PRPFX) $ 43 .43 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 43% |
| Net Assets | $ 3,376,855,475 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 175 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 12.87% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 3,376,855,475 Total number of Portfolio holdings 175 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 12.87% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Permanent Portfolio’s investment holdings by asset class, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS I |
| Trading Symbol | PRTBX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Short-Term Treasury Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Short-Term Treasury Portfolio—Class I shares (PRTBX) $ 33 .33 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 33 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 33% |
| Net Assets | $ 11,457,469 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 9 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 20.64% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 11,457,469 Total number of Portfolio holdings 9 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 20.64% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Short-Term Treasury Portfolio’s investment holdings by months to maturity, as a percentage of investments as of July 31, 2024. |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS A |
| Trading Symbol | PRVDX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Versatile Bond Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Versatile Bond Portfolio—Class A shares (PRVDX) $ 46 .46 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 46 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 46% |
| Net Assets | $ 97,110,356 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 80 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 17.12% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 97,110,356 Total number of Portfolio holdings 80 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 17.12% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Versatile Bond Portfolio’s investment holdings by S&P credit rating, as a percentage of investments as of July 31, 2024. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P measures. Other rating agencies may rate the same securities differently. “Not Rated” securities are not rated by S&P. Credit ratings are only the opinions of the rating agencies issuing them, do not purport to reflect the risk of fluctuations in market value, are not guarantees as to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, and are subject to change. |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS C |
| Trading Symbol | PRVHX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Versatile Bond Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 Costs paid as a percentage Versatile Bond Portfolio—Class C shares (PRVHX) $ 83 .83 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 83 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 83% |
| Net Assets | $ 97,110,356 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 80 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 17.12% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 97,110,356 Total number of Portfolio holdings 80 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 17.12% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Versatile Bond Portfolio’s investment holdings by S&P credit rating, as a percentage of investments as of July 31, 2024. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P measures. Other rating agencies may rate the same securities differently. “Not Rated” securities are not rated by S&P. Credit ratings are only the opinions of the rating agencies issuing them, do not purport to reflect the risk of fluctuations in market value, are not guarantees as to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, and are subject to change. |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS I |
| Trading Symbol | PRVBX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Versatile Bond Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Versatile Bond Portfolio—Class I shares (PRVBX) $ 33 .33 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 33 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 33% |
| Net Assets | $ 97,110,356 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 80 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 17.12% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 97,110,356 Total number of Portfolio holdings 80 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period 17.12% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Versatile Bond Portfolio’s investment holdings by S&P credit rating, as a percentage of investments as of July 31, 2024. Credit ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest) based on S&P measures. Other rating agencies may rate the same securities differently. “Not Rated” securities are not rated by S&P. Credit ratings are only the opinions of the rating agencies issuing them, do not purport to reflect the risk of fluctuations in market value, are not guarantees as to the payment of interest and repayment of principal, and are subject to change. |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS A |
| Trading Symbol | PAGDX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Aggressive Growth Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 Costs paid as a percentage Aggressive Growth Portfolio—Class A shares (PAGDX) $ 81 .81 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 81 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 81% |
| Net Assets | $ 41,465,129 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 36 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 0% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 41,465,129 Total number of Portfolio holdings 36 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period —% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Aggressive Growth Portfolio’s investment holdings by industry sector, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS C |
| Trading Symbol | PAGHX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Aggressive Growth Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 Costs paid as a percentage Aggressive Growth Portfolio—Class C shares (PAGHX) $ 81 .81 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 81 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 81% |
| Net Assets | $ 41,465,129 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 36 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 0% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 41,465,129 Total number of Portfolio holdings 36 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period —% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Aggressive Growth Portfolio’s investment holdings by industry sector, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO |
| Class Name | CLASS I |
| Trading Symbol | PAGRX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This Semi-Annual Shareholder Report contains important information about the Aggressive Growth Portfolio (“Portfolio”) for the period of January 31, 2024 to July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Portfolio, online at www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 341-8900 |
| Additional Information Website | www.permanentportfoliofunds.com |
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) The below table explains the costs that you would have paid within the reporting period. Portfolio and Share Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Aggressive Growth Portfolio—Class I shares (PAGRX) $ 67 .67 % |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 67 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 67% |
| Net Assets | $ 41,465,129 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 36 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 0% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | What are the Key Portfolio statistics you should know? The following table outlines key Portfolio statistics that you should pay attention to: Portfolio’s total net assets $ 41,465,129 Total number of Portfolio holdings 36 Portfolio turnover rate as of end of reporting period —% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | What is the Portfolio invested in? The following pie chart shows Aggressive Growth Portfolio’s investment holdings by industry sector, as a percentage of total net assets as of July 31, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Aerospace Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.92% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Chemicals Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.04% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Computer Software And Services [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.66% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Electrical Equipment And Electronic [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 25.42% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Energy Services And Processing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.86% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Engineering And Construction [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.29% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Entertainment And Leisure [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.85% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.03% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Manufacturing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.99% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Materials Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Natural Resources [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.61% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Pharmaceuticals [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.41% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Retail Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.70% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Transportation Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.44% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | U.S. Treasury [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.40% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Cash and Cash Equivalent [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.20% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Aerospace Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.92% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Chemicals Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.04% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Computer Software And Services [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.66% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Electrical Equipment And Electronic [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 25.42% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Energy Services And Processing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.86% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Engineering And Construction [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.29% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Entertainment And Leisure [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.85% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.03% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Manufacturing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.99% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Materials Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Natural Resources [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.61% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Pharmaceuticals [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.41% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Retail Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.70% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Transportation Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.44% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | U.S. Treasury [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.40% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Cash and Cash Equivalent [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.20% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Aerospace Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.92% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Chemicals Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.04% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Computer Software And Services [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.66% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Electrical Equipment And Electronic [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 25.42% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Energy Services And Processing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.86% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Engineering And Construction [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 3.29% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Entertainment And Leisure [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.85% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Financial Services Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 8.03% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Manufacturing [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.99% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Materials Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 1.18% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Natural Resources [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 11.61% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Pharmaceuticals [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.41% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Retail Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.70% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Transportation Sector [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 6.44% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | U.S. Treasury [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 2.40% |
| AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Cash and Cash Equivalent [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.20% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | AA+ to AA- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 4.72% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | A+ to A- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.62% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | BBB+ to BBB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 63.77% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | BB+ to BB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 7.33% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 14.56% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | AA+ to AA- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 4.72% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | A+ to A- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.62% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | BBB+ to BBB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 63.77% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | BB+ to BB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 7.33% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 14.56% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | AA+ to AA- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 4.72% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | A+ to A- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.62% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | BBB+ to BBB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 63.77% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | BB+ to BB- [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 7.33% |
| VERSATILE BOND PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 14.56% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 0 - 1 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 7.03% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 1 - 2 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 12.24% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 2 - 3 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.04% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 3 - 4 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 11.30% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 4 - 7 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 12.92% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 7 - 9 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 12.09% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 9 - 23 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 11.37% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 23 - 25 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 11.21% |
| SHORT-TERM TREASURY PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | 25 - 32 Months [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 8.80% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Gold Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 22.21% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Silver Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.16% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Swiss Franc Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Real Estate and Natural Resource Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 17.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Aggressive Growth Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 18.75% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Dollar Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 27.55% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS I | Other Net Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.75% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Gold Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 22.21% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Silver Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.16% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Swiss Franc Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Real Estate and Natural Resource Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 17.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Aggressive Growth Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 18.75% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Dollar Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 27.55% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS C | Other Net Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.75% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Gold Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 22.21% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Silver Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 5.16% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Swiss Franc Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 7.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Real Estate and Natural Resource Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 17.79% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Aggressive Growth Stocks [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 18.75% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Dollar Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 27.55% |
| PERMANENT PORTFOLIO - CLASS A | Other Net Assets [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Net Asset Value | 0.75% |
