Eric Sprott, Chief Executive Officer; Senior Portfolio Manager, Sprott Asset Management
November 13, 2013 - Toronto Roundtable Event with Private Video Feed to Calgary Institute Members - Mania. Manipulation. MELTDOWN. An Insider's Perspective on the Economy, Precious Metals and Investment Opportunities
Eric Sprott has more than 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. In 2001, Eric established Sprott Asset Management Inc.
Eric’s investment expertise is well represented in his track record in managing the Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II, Sprott Bull/Bear RSP Fund, Sprott Offshore Funds, Sprott Canadian Equity Fund, Sprott Silver Equities Class and Sprott Managed Accounts. Over the years, Eric has personally been the recipient of numerous awards and honours, including one of Investor Digest’s Canada’s Best Investors (2004); Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2006); Investment Executive’s Fund Manager of the Year (2007); and Advisor.ca’s Top Financial Visionary (2011).
More recently, Eric has been elected Fellow of the Institute of Charted Accountants of Ontario (FCA), a designation reserved for those who demonstrate outstanding career achievements and service to the community and profession.
Eric and his family established the Sprott Foundation in 1988 to address urgent human need, hunger and homelessness. In April 2011, along with Sprott Inc., Eric sponsored a 24-year old Canadian driver James Hinchcliffe, getting him a seat with the prestigious Newman/Haas Racing. In June 2012, the Sprott Foundation donated $25 million in support of the Department of Surgery at the University Health Network.
Thank you to RBC Capital Markets for sponsorship of this event.
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