MERKX (Merk Hard Currency;Inv)
Net Asset Value: 12.26
1-Day Return:
-0.01 (-0.08%)
YTD Return as of 2/9/12:
4.07%
Classification: Currency Funds Objective: Currency Open to New Investors: Yes
Lipper Rating
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Total Returns (As of 2/09/2012)
More| YTD | 1Yr | 3Yr | 5Yr | 10Yr | |
| Fund | 4.07 | 3.03 | 8.18 | 6.14 | NA |
| Classification | 4.15 | 0.24 | 6.05 | 2.70 | 5.98 |
| Index (S&P 500) | 7.70 | 4.50 | 18.30 | 0.90 | 4.20 |
| % Rank in Class (1-best,100=worst) | 55 | 21 | 40 | 16 | NA |
Fund Stats
More| Investment Objective: | Currency |
|---|---|
| Net Assets ($Mil) | 485.10 |
| Inception Date: | 5/10/05 |
| Manager Name, Tenure | Axel Merk, 2005 |
| Expense Ratio: | 1.30% |
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Sales Charge:
Load Type:
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No Load 0.00% 0.00% |
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