Eric Sprott
Eric Sprott (born 1944/45) is a Canadian billionaire businessman.
Eric Sprott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944/1945 (age 75–76)[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |
| Occupation | investor |
| Known for | Sprott School of Business |
| Net worth | US$1.12 billion (June 2017)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Vizma Sprott |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
Sprott has a bachelor's degree from Carleton University.[1]
Career
Sprott started his career as a research analyst with Merrill Lynch, before becoming a fund manager.[1][2] In 2001, he sold his first company, Sprott Securities, to the company's staff, and donated $10 million to Carleton University, who renamed their business school, the Sprott School of Business.[1]
Sprott advised investors to buy gold before the 2008 financial crash.[3]
He was the chairman of Sprott Inc, a Toronto-based asset management firm, from 2010 to May 2017.[2][3]
Sprott is a "long-time gold bull", and claims to hold 90% of his assets (except for Sprott Inc shares) in gold and silver.[2][1]
Personal life
Sprott is married, with two children.[1]
References
- "Eric Sprott". Forbes.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- Niall McGee (2017-04-07). "Gold-focused Sprott Inc. founder to step down as chair". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
- "'Bay Street wizard' Eric Sprott, who told investors to 'Buy Gold' before the 2008 crash, will step down next month | Financial Post". Business.financialpost.com. Retrieved 2017-06-14.