Axel G Merk

Axel G. Merk is the portfolio manager for the Merk Hard Currency Fund, a no-load mutual fund that provides U.S. investors with exposure to a basket of hard currencies from countries with strong monetary policies to seek protection against the depreciation of the U.S. dollar. He is also founder and president of Merk Investments, an independent investment advisor implementing growth, value, gold and cash strategies. He closely follows trends that affect world markets and watches global currencies with a macroeconomic approach focused on building long-term value for his clients. For more information, go to MerkFund.com.