Home > About Us > In the News > Radio
In the News:
Radio
Information contained herein may discuss Fund performance and holdings. Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For performance current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.merkfund.com/fund. Through 9/30/2008, the Merk Hard Currency Fund had a 1-year return of +0.61%, a 3-year return of +7.95%, as well as an annualized return of +6.30 % since inception on 5/10/2005. The Funds expense ratio is 1.30%. In addition, these article excerpts and hyperlinks reference individual securities that may or may not currently be held by the Fund. Click here to view a recent listing of the Fund's top 10 holdings. The views in these article excerpts and hyperlinks were those of the Fund's manager as of each article's publication date and may be subject to change.
| 2008 |
| Dec 16, 2008 |
The Fed may want to have inflation portfolio manager Axel Merk tells KNX 1070. |
| Dec 11, 2008 |
In an interview with RTT News, portfolio manager Axel Merk advises China to act fast to prevent demand destruction. |
| Dec 9, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk tells Bloomberg the Federal Reserve may want a weaker dollar. |
| Nov 26, 2008 |
On KNX 1070, portfolio manager Axel Merk cautions of a possible dollar devaluation. |
| Nov 26, 2008 |
The Fed is the counterparty to all economic activity, portfolio manager Axel Merk tells public radio's Marketplace. |
| Nov 20, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk talks to Bloomberg's Tom Keene about effectiveness of rate cuts by the Fed, the dollar's rally and the global economy. |
| Nov 11, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk warns the new home loan modification program may turn homeowners into slaves on KNX 1070. |
| Oct 27, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses 'how the global crisis boosted the yen' on public radio's Marketplace. |
| Oct 22, 2008 |
On KNX 1070, Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses forces driving the currency and equity markets. |
| Sep 30, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses the credit crisis on Public Radio's Marketplace with Bob Moon and Kay Ryssdal. |
| Sep 26, 2008 |
Korelin Economics Report discusses Portfolio Manager Axel Merk's proposed alternative to the government bailout plan. |
| Sep 19, 2008 |
Proposed government bailout may put U.S. credit rating at risk, portfolio manager Axel Merk tells KNX 1070. |
| Sep 8, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses implications of the government bailout of Fannie and Freddie on KNX Business Hour. |
| Aug 28, 2008 |
On KNX Business Hour portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses possible government intervention to support the dollar. |
| Aug 26, 2008 |
Merk Investments is an exclusive guest at Bloomberg On The Economy, hosted by Tom Keene, for 2 hours. |
| Aug 18, 2008 |
On KNX 1070 Senior Economic Adviser William Poole comments on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. |
| Aug 15, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses the dollars outlook on KNX 1070. |
| Aug 5, 2008 |
On Bloomberg Radio, Portfolio Manager Axel Merk provides additional dissent to Fed Interest Rate decision. |
| Jul 11, 2008 |
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. |
| Jul 10, 2008 |
Senior Economic Adviser William Poole explains why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may be technically insolvent on KNX 1070. |
| Jul 3, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses the euro on KNX 1070 as the European Central Bank raises interest rates. |
| Jun 25, 2008 |
The Federal Reserve may be more concerned about growth than inflation, Portfolio Manager Axel Merk tells KNX 1070. |
| Jun 16, 2008 |
On Bloomberg Radio, Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas discusses Stagflation and the G-8. |
| Jun 16, 2008 |
KNX 1070 asks Portfolio Manager Axel Merk why the dollar rally has fizzled. |
| Jun 6, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk warns of substantially higher inflation as the dollar plunges on KNX 1070. |
| May 27, 2008 |
Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas discusses what's behind bearish consumer confidence with Bloomberg Radio. |
| May 20, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk tells KNX 1070 that a central bank not willing to accept a recession is likely to get inflation. |
| May 19, 2008 |
Joe Brusuelas talks with Kathleen Hays about Inflation and the Economy on Bloomberg's Inside the Economy. |
| May 7, 2008 |
Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas discusses employment and the Fed with Bloomberg's Tom Keene. |
| May 6, 2008 |
The Fed may be 'pausing', but the trouble for the dollar may continue, portfolio manager Axel Merk explains on KNX 1070. |
| Apr 22, 2008 |
On KNX 1070, portfolio manager Axel Merk provides an outlook for the euro as it reaches new highs versus the dollar. |
| Apr 10, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses inflation as the dollar reaches new lows on KNX 1070. |
| Apr 5, 2008 |
On Korelin Economics Report, Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses the launch of new Asian fund and Asian currencies. |
| Apr 1, 2008 |
Bloomberg Radio discusses the Merk Asian Currency Fund with portfolio manager Axel Merk. |
| Mar 13, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk explains on KNX 1070 why current policies hurt the dollar. |
| Mar 11, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk tells Bloomberg Radio that financial institutions must raise more capital despite the Federal Reserve's liquidity injection. |
| Feb 27, 2008 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses dynamics that have lead to the record high of the euro versus the dollar on KNX 1070. |
| Feb 15, 2008 |
Bloomberg Radio discusses what drives soaring commodity prices with portfolio manager Axel Merk. |
| Jan 23, 2008 |
KNX 1070 asks portfolio manager Axel Merk how the market turmoil affects the dollar. |
| Jan 10, 2008 |
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk criticizes Bank of America's proposed acquisition of Countrywide on Bloomberg Radio. |
| Jan 3, 2008 |
KNX 1070 discusses world currencies with Axel Merk. |
| |
|
| 2007 |
| Dec 28, 2007 |
Bloomberg Radio asks portfolio manager Axel Merk why the Merk Hard Currency Fund performed well during the subprime crisis in 2007. |
| Nov 30, 2007 |
Public Radio's Marketplace discusses the fragility of money market funds with portfolio manager Axel Merk. |
| Oct 8, 2007 |
Public radio discusses political implications of the strong euro with portfolio manager Axel Merk. |
| Aug 23, 2007 |
Bloomberg Radio discusses the outlook in the mortgage sector with portfolio manager Axel Merk. |
| Jul 11, 2007 |
On Public Radio's Marketplace, portfolio manager Axel Merk explains why a weaker dollar may hurt U.S. competitiveness. |
| Jun 8, 2007 |
Public Radio's Marketplace quotes portfolio manager Axel Merk in "Rate Hike Fears Drop Markets." |
| Mar 20, 2007 |
Public Radio's Marketplace asks Axel Merk about comments from China that its central bank may stop buying foreign currency reserves. |
| Feb 27, 2007 |
Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses why the Federal Reserve (Fed) may have lost control of money supply. |
| |
|
| 2006 |
| Dec 22, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio invites portfolio manager Axel Merk for an in-depth discussion about copper, gold and the U.S. dollar. |
| Sep 11, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio invites portfolio Manager Axel Merk to discuss the recent drop in gold. |
| Aug 30, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews portfolio Manager Axel Merk about the dollar, euro and yen. |
| Jul 24, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio invites portfolio manager Axel Merk to discuss the dollar and gold. |
| Jun 28, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio invites portfolio manager Axel Merk to comment on the dollar. |
| Jun 14, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews portfolio manager Axel Merk about the recent volatility in gold. |
| May 19, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio asks portfolio manager Axel Merk about the recent volatility in commodities. |
| May 15, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews Axel Merk about gold. |
May 5, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews Axel Merk about the future direction of the price of gold and the dollar. |
| May 2, 2006 |
Public Radio's Marketplace quotes Axel Merk in "The Sinking Dollar." |
| Apr 17, 2006 |
Axel Merk discusses gold as the metal reaches a 25 year high in a Bloomberg Radio interview. |
| Mar 29, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews Merk Hard Currency Fund manager Axel Merk about the rise in the price of silver. |
| Mar 20, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio discusses recent moves in base metals with Axel Merk. |
| Feb 27, 2006 |
FMNN interviews Merk Hard Currency Fund manager Axel Merk about his article "Bernanke Fallacy". |
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio invites Axel Merk to discuss the acquisition of Western Silver by Glamis Gold; and to comment gold and the dollar. |
| Feb 13, 2006 |
Bloomberg Radio interviews portfolio manager Axel Merk on his views on gold and the dollar. |
| |
|
| 2005 |
| Dec 22, 2005 |
Bloomberg Radio hosts Axel Merk to comment on the merger of Barrick Gold and Placer Dome; and to provide an outlook on gold and the dollar. |
| Dec 7, 2005 |
Bloomberg Radio broadcasts Axel Merk's commentary on gold. |
| Dec 6, 2005 |
At a New York City press briefing, Axel Merk provides his outlook on the dollar and the markets for 2006. |
| Dec 1, 2005 |
Bloomberg Radio broadcasts Axel Merk's market commentary. |
| Nov 11, 2005 |
The Korelin Economics Report interviews Axel Merk on the Merk Hard Currency Fund. |
| Oct 15, 2005 |
StreetIQ.com interviews Axel Merk at San Francisco Money Show. |
The views in these press releases, media interviews or hyperlinks were those of the Fund manager as of the date of release or date of interview and such views may be subject to change.
Links provided on this page point to third party sites. Merk Investments has no control over the content of these sites.
|
|
Quick Links:
> Print/Online Media
> TV
> How to Invest
> Merk Hard Currency Fund
> Merk Asian Currency Fund
Click here for the latest media coverage.
Merk Hard Money -
News & Analysis
|
