TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Sprott Asset Management LP
("Sprott Asset Management") today announced the addition of two new
portfolio managers to its investment team. James Bowen and Jonathan
Wiesblatt are experienced investment professionals with
strong backgrounds in portfolio construction, valuation analysis,
financial modelling and security selection. They were most recently
portfolio managers of a long/short hedge fund for JC Clark Ltd., a
Toronto-based investment firm.
"James and Jonathan are proven portfolio managers who will
deepen our investment team and expand our investment capabilities,"
said John Wilson, CEO and Co-CIO of
Sprott Asset Management. "Together, they have established an
impressive track record as stock pickers focused on North American
equities. We look forward to their contributions to the management
of both new and existing products, including the Sprott Canadian
Equity Fund."
Mr. Bowen and Mr. Wiesblatt have a combined 24
years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining Sprott
they co-managed the JC Clark Adaly Fund, delivering strong
performance during their tenure on the fund. Previously, both Mr.
Bowen and Mr. Wiesblatt were with Adaly Investment Management in
portfolio management and research roles. Mr. Bowen is a graduate of
the University of Waterloo and is a CFA
Charterholder. Mr. Wiesblatt is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and holds the
designation of Chartered Investment Manager.
About Sprott Asset Management
Sprott Asset Management LP (www.sprott.com), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Sprott Inc. (www.sprottinc.com), is a fund company
dedicated to achieving superior returns for its investors over
time. Sprott Asset Management LP manages assets primarily for
institutions, endowments and high net worth individuals and is the
investment manager of the Sprott Mutual Funds. Commissions,
trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be
associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus
before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values
change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The
information contained herein does not constitute an offer or
solicitation by anyone in the United
States or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer
or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is
unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation. Prospective
investors should consult their financial advisor to determine if
the Sprott Mutual Funds may be sold in their
jurisdiction.
SOURCE Sprott Inc.