The Real Risks of Investing in Gold and Gold Miners

Gold is hitting fresh highs — and investors are piling in. Axel Merk, President & CIO of Merk Investments, now manages $2.9B in gold and gold miners — more than double last year. What’s driving this surge, and what should the average investor know before jumping in? In this episode, we cover:

🥇 Why “fringe” gold views are moving into the mainstream

🥇 The real risks of investing in gold and gold miners — and why volatility matters

🥇 How diversification, speculation, and FOMO are shaping flows into the sector

🥇 Why having a clear investment process is critical when allocating to gold

Whether you’re a gold bug, a cautious diversifier, or just curious about the rally, Axel explains what’s really driving prices and what history says about where things could go next.