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