In 1980, Eric Sprott used his savings to buy a seat on the Toronto Stock Exchange and started his own securities firm, Sprott Securities.⁣ ⁣ He sold his entire interest in Sprott Securities, to the firm's employees in 2001.⁣ ⁣ Today he manages his family office, holding stakes in 120-plus silver and gold companies.⁣ ⁣ See where he lands on the 2026 #ForbesBillionaires list at the link in our bio. (Photo: Sprott)