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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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In the News (More...)
Portfolio manager Axel Merk discusses Paulson's revision to the $700 billion bailout with MarketWatch, Reuters, US Today & The Wall Street Journal.
The Chinese seem to be actually selling the Dollar says Portfolio Manager Axel Merk on CNBC.
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk warns the new home loan modification program may turn homeowners into slaves on KNX 1070.
In an Associated Press coverage, portfolio manager Axel Merk cautions bear markets end in exhaustion.
In an interview with USA Today portfolio manager Axel Merk compares the stock market to a tennis ball.
Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas comments on first decline in real consumption in 17 years with The Wall Street Journal.
Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas tells US World 7 News Reportwhy individuals should still be wary wading into the housing market.
In The Wall Street Journal Joseph Brusuelas talks about the shape of things to come in US growth.
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk discusses 'how the global crisis boosted the yen' on public radio's Marketplace.
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk tells the San Francisco Chronicle that the dollar's recent rise may reflect panic buying.
Portfolio Manager Axel Merk explains on CBS why there may be further pain ahead.
The Wall Street Journal discusses the yen with Portfolio Manager Axel Merk.
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