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Many consumers are aware of the falling dollar but don't know how to protect their capital against its decline. Others are uncomfortable choosing specific foreign currencies or investing in currency derivatives. The Merk Mutual Funds may serve as valuable diversification components as they seek to protect against a decline in the dollar while potentially mitigating stock market, credit and interest risks-with the ease of investing in no-load mutual funds.
Merk Asian Currency Fund
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The Merk Asian Currency Fund (MEAFX) seeks to protect against the depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of Asian currencies. Asian currencies the Fund may invest in include the currencies of China (Chinese yuan/renminbi), Hong Kong, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. |
Merk Hard Currency Fund
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The Merk Hard Currency Fund (MERKX) seeks to protect against the depreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of hard currencies. Hard Currencies are currencies backed by sound monetary policy, including the euro, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, to name a few. Gold is the only currency with intrinsic value, and, as such, qualifies as a hard currency. |
Reasons to Invest
The Funds may be appropriate for you if you
• Are pursuing a long-term goal with a currency component to your portfolio
• Are willing to tolerate the risks associated with investments in foreign currencies
• Or are looking for a way to potentially mitigate downside risk in or profit from a secular bear market. |
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Press Release (More...)
Former Fed President Poole Joins Merk Investments as Senior Economic Advisor
Merk Hard Currency Fund Earns 5-Star Rating Merk Launches Asian Currency Fund including Chinese Yuan
Merk Insights by Axel Merk (More...)
Bernanke Jeopardizes Dollar
Market Outlook by Joseph Brusuelas (More...)
Dissolve Fannie And Freddie
The Week Ahead: Economic Calendar (More...)
Week Ahead In US Financial Markets (July 21-July 25 2008)
In the News (More...)
On KNX 1070, Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses how the crises surrounding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may play out, and how the dollar may be affected.
Senior Economic Adviser William Poole explains why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be technically insolvent on KNX 1070.
San Francisco Chronicle interviews Merk Investments' senior economic advisor William Poole.
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses the euro on KNX 1070 as the European Central Bank raises interest rates.
In The Wall Street Journal Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas shares his view on the modest improvement in home sales.
Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas comments with The Wall Street Journal on the inaction of the Fed.
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