Uranium, platinum and private credit… oh, my! 6/11/25

This episode of ETF Edge features interviews with Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck Associates, and John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, focusing on alternative investment strategies. Van Eck discusses a new fund targeting alternative asset managers, driven by the growth in private equity and private credit markets, and explains the potential for higher growth compared to traditional asset managers. Ciampaglia provides insights on uranium as an investment, highlighting the resurgence of nuclear energy due to energy security concerns, clean energy initiatives, and the increasing energy demands of AI and data centers. The conversation further explores precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, with both guests noting the potential for continued growth, particularly in silver, driven by industrial applications and investor interest.