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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.

Print and Online Media
Nov 12, 2008 Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses Paulson's revision to the $700 billion bailout with MarketWatch, Reuters, US Today & The Wall Street Journal.
Nov 2, 2008 In an Associated Press coverage, portfolio manager Axel Merk cautions bear markets end in exhaustion.
Oct 31, 2008 Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas comments on first decline in real consumption in 17 years with The Wall Street Journal.
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TV
Nov 13, 2008 The Chinese seem to be actually selling the Dollar says Portfolio Manager Axel Merk on CNBC.
Nov 6, 2008 Portfolio manager Axel Merk tells Fox Bussiness TV that the Fed may "monetize the debt."
Oct 24, 2008 Portfolio Manager Axel Merk explains on CBS why there may be further pain ahead.
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Radio
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.
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