THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Weaving Resiliency with Gold in a Volatile World with VanEck
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Gold is having a moment, but the story runs deeper than price alone. In this timely conversation, Morton Wealth welcomes Axel Merk, President & CIO of Merk Investments and manager of the OUNZ gold fund, to unpack what’s really driving gold’s powerful rally. Axel explains why gold itself remains constant, even as perceptions shift, and how central bank diversification, geopolitical tensions, currency weaponization, and rising fiscal pressures are reshaping global demand.
Tune in if you’re interested in…
- What’s truly driving gold’s 50%+ surge this year
- How central banks and geopolitics are influencing demand
- Why volatility spikes don’t necessarily change the long-term thesis
- The opportunities and risks within gold mining stocks
- The difference between allocated and unallocated gold ownership
- Why we treat gold as a strategic hedge, not a tactical bet