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Eric Sprott

Sprott Asset Management PAF:TSX.V, Sprott Gold and Precious Minerals Fund SPR300:TSX, Sprott Molybdenum Participation Corp. MLY:TSX, Sprott Money, Sprott Physical Gold Trust PHYS:NYSE.MKT; PHY.U:TSX, Sprott Physical Silver Trust PSLV:NYSE.MKT; PHS.U:TSX, Sprott Resource Corp. SCP:TSX, Sprott Securities
http://www.sprott.com

Eric Sprott has over 40 years of experience in the investment industry. In 1981, he founded Sprott Securities (now called Cormark Securities Inc.), which today is one of Canada's largest independently owned securities firms. After establishing Sprott Asset Management Inc. in December 2001 as a separate entity, Sprott divested his entire ownership of Sprott Securities to its employees. Sprott's predictions on the state of the North American financial markets have been captured throughout the last several years in an investment strategy article that he authors titled "Markets At A Glance." Sprott has been widely recognized for his strategic insights and his accurate market predictions over the years.His newest ventures are Sprott Money Ltd., one of Canada's largest owners of gold and silver bullion, and the recently launched Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust.

Recent Interviews

Will We See a Silver Breakout in 2013? (3/13/13) Silver has been trading sideways so far in 2013, but what will the rest of the year bring? Will 2013 be the year silver prices break out or crash and burn? What is a sustainable silver price for mining companies and where will the metal come from to supply the next generation of industrial and investment demand? Most important, how can investors make money off this volatile sector? These were the burning questions The Gold Report took to analysts, money managers and heads of silver mining companies. The answers may surprise you.

Bullion: Bring It On—Sprott Precious Metals Round Table Webcast (3/4/13) When it comes to bullion enthusiasts, you're unlikely to find more ardent fans than those in the Sprott Group of Companies. Three of its leading experts, Eric Sprott, John Embry and Rick Rule, joined the Sprott Precious Metals Round Table webcast and conference call on February 12, with John Budden serving as host. The Gold Report summarized this treasure trove of knowledge for readers. Bottom line: While their bullishness on gold and silver has been common knowledge for years, the addition of the platinum group metals (PGMs) to the Sprott fold of precious metals trusts brings an intriguing new dimension to the bullion mix.

Eric Sprott: Central Bankers Are Gaming Gold (3/4/13) Some people may look at the stock market and see economic recovery. Eric Sprott of Sprott Asset Management and Sprott Money looks at myriad other economic indicators and sees an economy still in decline. Despite his suspicions that central banks are keeping gold prices artificially low, he tells The Gold Report that he favors gold, platinum, palladium and especially silver, over the near and long term.

(4/20/12)
ETFs vs. Physical Metals

(4/5/11)
Sprott: Silver to Shine

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