Insights
Sprott Insights offers unique analyses and perspectives from the firm’s leading experts on key topics in precious metals and critical materials.
Interview
Silver Conference Featuring Maria Smirnova, Sprott CIO
Maria Smirnova, Sprott Chief Investment Officer, joins James Connor of Bloor Street Capital to discuss Sprott's outlook on silver. Smirnova views recent gold and silver volatility as a healthy correction in a bull market, driven by strong fundamentals like supply deficits and rising global demand rather than speculative excess. Smirnova outlines Sprott’s long-term, disciplined approach and stresses patience and conviction.
Interview
Sprott CIO on Gold/Silver Miner Selection and Silver Outlook
James Connor of Bloor Street Capital speaks with Maria Smirnova, Sprott CIO, about the firm’s approach to gold and silver miner selection. Smirnova remains bullish on silver, citing a deep supply deficit and its essential role in electrification, despite prices lagging gold due to weak central bank demand and stagnant supply.
Interview
Gold & Silver Forecast 2025
Sprott CIO Maria Smirnova and Rick Rule discuss key drivers for gold and silver in 2025. They emphasize central bank buying, Eastern demand and the erosion of purchasing power as major factors for gold. For silver, industrial demand, particularly from solar and EVs, is crucial.
Interview
Core Conversations on Silver Featuring Maria Smirnova
Chief Investment Officer Maria Smirnova talks silver with Mark Bunting of Red Cloud Financial Services, RCTV LIVE. Maria takes a deep dive into what is providing support for silver in 2024, which is up 21.90% as of July 31, 2024.
Sprott Webcast Replay
Gold and Silver: Precious Metals On the Move
Replay our webcast on gold and silver with John Hathaway and Maria Smirnova. Gold is supported by central bank buyers like China, while silver benefits from increased demand for PV solar panels.
Sprott Webcast Replay
Looking Ahead to Metals and Miners
2022 has been a difficult year for many asset classes. Markets were historically volatile, with higher-than-expected inflation, quickly rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war and the threat of a global economic recession.
Interview
Red Cloud Summer Silver Conference 2022
Maria Smirnova is interviewed by Taylor Combaluzier, Red Cloud Financial Services. Maria joins Tavi Costa, Crescat Capital LL. and Peter Krauth, Author of "The Great Silver Bull".
Investment Risks and Important Disclosure
This article discusses a range of potential economic scenarios that could arise if current geopolitical conditions persist or deteriorate. These scenarios, including those expressed in the present or future tense, are illustrative only and should not be viewed as predictive, promissory or guaranteed.
Relative to other sectors, precious metals and natural resources investments have higher headline risk and are more sensitive to changes in economic data, political or regulatory events, and underlying commodity price fluctuations. Risks related to extraction, storage and liquidity should also be considered.
Gold and precious metals are referred to with terms of art like "store of value," "safe haven" and "safe asset." These terms should not be construed to guarantee any form of investment safety. While “safe” assets like gold, Treasuries, money market funds and cash generally do not carry a high risk of loss relative to other asset classes, any asset may lose value, which may involve the complete loss of invested principal.
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