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Sprott Physical Silver Trust
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(Name of Issuer)
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Units, initial offering price of $10 per unit
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(Title of Class of Securities)
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85207K107
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(CUSIP Number)
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Kirstin McTaggart
c/o Sprott Asset Management L.P.
Suite 2700, South Tower
Royal Bank Plaza
200 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5J 2J1
Telephone (416) 943-4065
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications)
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April 21, 2011
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
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If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ss.240.13D-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box [ ].
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Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
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* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
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The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
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I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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Sprott Asset Management L.P.
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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(a)
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[_]
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(b)
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[_]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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AF
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5.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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[_]
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6.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Canada
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0
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8.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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13,360,715
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9.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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10.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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13,360,715
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11.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
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PERSON
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13,360,715
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12.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
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[_]
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13.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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23.24%
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14.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
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IA
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
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I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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Sprott Hedge Fund L.P.
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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(a)
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[_]
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(b)
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[_]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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WC
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5.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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[_]
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6.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Canada
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0
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8.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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2,647,300
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9.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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10.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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2,647,300
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11.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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2,647,300
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12.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
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[_]
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13.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.60%
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14.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
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PN
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
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I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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(a)
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[_]
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(b)
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[_]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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WC
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5.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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[_]
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6.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Canada
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0
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8.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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2,648,300
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9.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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10.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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2,648,300
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11.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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2,648,300
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12.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
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CERTAIN SHARES*
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[_]
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13.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.61%
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14.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
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PN
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
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I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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The Sprott Foundation
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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(a)
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[_]
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(b)
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[_]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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WC
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5.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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[_]
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6.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Canada
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0
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8.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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4,982,115
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9.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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10.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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4,982,115
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11.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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4,982,115
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12.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
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CERTAIN SHARES*
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[_]
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13.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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8.66%
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14.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
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CO
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
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I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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Eric S. Sprott
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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(a)
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[_]
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(b)
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[_]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
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AF
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5.
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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[_]
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6.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Canada
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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0
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8.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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13,360,715
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9.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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10.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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13,360,715
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11.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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13,360,715
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12.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
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CERTAIN SHARES*
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[_]
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13.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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23.24%
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14.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
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IN
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CUSIP No.
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85207K107
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Item 1.
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Security and Issuer.
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This Schedule 13D relates to units ("Units") of Sprott Physical Silver Trust, a closed-end mutual fund trust organized under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada (the "Trust"), whose principal executive offices are located at Suite 2700, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2J1.
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Item 2.
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Identity and Background.
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(a),(f)
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This Schedule 13D is being filed by Sprott Asset Management L.P. (the "Investment Manager"), a Canadian limited partnership, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., a Canadian limited partnership, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II, a Canadian limited partnership, the Sprott Foundation, a Canadian corporation, and Eric S. Sprott ("Mr. Sprott") (each a "Reporting Person" and collectively, the "Reporting Persons").
Sprott Asset Management L.P. serves as the Investment Manager of Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II and the Sprott Foundation (collectively, the "Funds"), pursuant to respective Portfolio Management Agreements entered into among the Investment Manager and the Funds. Sprott Asset Management L.P., in its capacity as the Investment Manager of the Funds, has the sole power to vote and the sole power to direct the disposition of all securities of the Trust held by the Funds. The general partner of the Investment Manager is Sprott Asset Management GP Inc. ("SAM GP"), a Canadian corporation. SAM GP is a directly wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc., a Canadian corporation. Sprott Inc. is also the sole limited partner of the Investment Manager. Mr. Sprott is the principal shareholder of Sprott Inc. through a holding company which he controls.
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(b),(c)
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(i) The principal business address of the Investment Manager is Suite 2700, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2J1.
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The name, citizenship, residence or business address, present principal occupation and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of each executive officer and director of the Investment Manager is set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated, (i) the present principal occupation of each person is with the Investment Manager and (ii) the principal business address of each person is the Investment Manager's principal business address.
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Eric S. Sprott
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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
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Mr. Sprott is also Chairman of Sprott Inc., Sprott Resource Corp., Sprott Consulting L.P. and Sprott Consulting GP. He is Chief Executive Officer and a Director of SAM GP and Chief Executive Officer of Sprott Private Wealth L.P. and Sprott Private Wealth GP Inc. He is also President and a Director of Sprott GenPar Ltd. and a Director of the Sprott Foundation. In addition, he is the Portfolio Manager responsible for the Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II, Sprott Offshore Fund, Sprott Offshore Fund II, Sprott Canadian Equity Fund, Sprott Energy Fund, Sprott Physical Gold Trust, Sprott Physical Silver Trust and the Sprott discretionary managed accounts. He is a Canadian citizen.
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James R. Fox
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President
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Mr. Fox is also President and a Director of SAM GP. He is a Canadian citizen.
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Steven Rostowsky
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mr. Rostowsky is also Chief Financial Officer of Sprott Inc. and Chief Financial Officer and a Director of SAM GP. He is a Canadian citizen.
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Kirstin H. McTaggart
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Chief Compliance Officer
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Ms. McTaggart is also Corporate Secretary and a Director of SAM GP, Corporate Secretary of Sprott Inc., Chief Compliance Officer of Sprott Private Wealth L.P. and Treasurer and a Director of Sprott GenPar Ltd. She is a Canadian citizen.
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John Ciampaglia
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Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Ciampaglia is a Canadian citizen.
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Allan Jacobs
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Director of Small Cap Investments
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Mr. Jacobs is also a Director of SAM GP. In addition, he manages the Sprott Small Cap Hedge Fund. He is a Canadian citizen.
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Peter J. Hodson
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Senior Portfolio Manager
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Mr. Hodson is also Chairman and a Director of SAM GP and Lead Senior Portfolio Manager for Sprott Growth Fund. He is a Canadian citizen.
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(ii) The principal business address of SAM GP is Suite 2700, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2J1.
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The name, citizenship, residence or business address, present principal occupation and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of each executive officer and director of SAM GP is set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated, (i) the present principal occupation of each person is with the Investment Manager and (ii) the principal business address of each person is SAM GP's principal business address.
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Eric S. Sprott
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Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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James R. Fox
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President and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Steven Rostowsky
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Chief Financial Officer and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Kirstin H. McTaggart
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Corporate Secretary and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Allan Jacobs
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Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Peter J. Hodson
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Chairman and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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(iii) The principal business address of Sprott GenPar Ltd. is Suite 2700, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2J1.
The name, citizenship, residence or business address, present principal occupation and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of each executive officer and director of Sprott GenPar Ltd. is set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated, (i) the present principal occupation of each person is with the Investment Manager and (ii) the principal business address of each person is Sprott GenPar Ltd.'s principal business address.
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Eric S. Sprott
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President and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Kirstin H. McTaggart
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Treasurer and Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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(iv) The principal business address of the Sprott Foundation is 109 Thomas Street, Post Office Box 69540, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 7R4.
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The name, citizenship, residence or business address, present principal occupation and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of each executive officer and director of the Sprott Foundation is set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated, (i) the present principal occupation of each person is with the Investment Manager and (ii) the principal business address of each person is the Sprott Foundation's principal business address.
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Eric S. Sprott
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Director
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Please See Item 2(b),(c)(i) above for a full description.
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Vizma Sprott
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President
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Ms. Sprott's principal occupation is with the Sprott Foundation. She is a Canadian citizen.
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Juliana Sprott
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Vice-President
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Ms. Sprott's principal occupation is with the Sprott Foundation. She is a Canadian citizen.
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Larisa Sprott
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Director
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Ms. Sprott is also a Registered Representative and an Investment Advisor at the Investment Manager. She is a Canadian citizen.
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(d)
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None of the Reporting Persons have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) during the last five years.
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(e)
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None of the Reporting Persons have, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding were or are subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, Federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
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Item 3.
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Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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As of the date hereof, the Investment Manager may be deemed to beneficially own 13,360,715 Units.
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As of the date hereof, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. may be deemed to beneficially own 2,647,300 Units.
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As of the date hereof, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II may be deemed to beneficially own 2,648,300 Units.
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As of the date hereof, the Sprott Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own 4,982,115 Units.
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As of the date hereof, Mr. Sprott may be deemed to beneficially own 13,360,715 Units.
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No borrowed funds were used to purchase the Units reported herein.
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Item 4.
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Purpose of Transaction.
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The Reporting Persons acquired their Units of the Trust for investment purposes.
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The Reporting Persons have no plans or proposals which, other than as expressly set forth below, would relate to or would result in: (a) the acquisition of additional securities of the Trust or the disposition of presently-owned securities of the Trust; (b) any extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Trust; (c) a sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Trust; (d) any change in the present Board of Directors or management of the Trust; (e) any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the Trust; (f) any material change in the operating policies or corporate structure of the Trust; (g) any change in the Trust's charter or by-laws; (h) the Units of the Trust ceasing to be authorized to be quoted in the over-the-counter security markets; or (i) causing the Trust to become eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Reporting Persons, however, reserve the right, at a later date, to effect one or more of such changes or transactions in the number of Units of the Trust they may be deemed to beneficially own.
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The Investment Manager, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II, the Sprott Foundation, and Mr. Sprott control 23.24%, 4.60%, 4.61%, 8.66% and 23.24%, respectively, of the voting interests in the Trust.
The Investment Manager serves as the manager and promoter of the Trust.
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Item 5.
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Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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(a), (b)
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The percentage of beneficial ownership has been calculated based upon an aggregate of 57,500,000 Units outstanding, according to the Trust's most recent Form 6-K that was filed on March 3, 2011.
As of the date hereof, the Investment Manager and Mr. Sprott may each be deemed to beneficially own 13,360,715 Units, or 23.24% of Units of the Trust, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. may be deemed to beneficially own 2,647,300 Units, or 4.60% of Units of the Trust, Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II may be deemed to beneficially own 2,648,300 Units, or 4.61% of Units of the Trust, and the Sprott Foundation may be deemed to beneficially own 4,982,115 Units, or 8.66% of Units of the Trust.
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The Investment Manager shares the power to vote or direct the vote of 13,360,715 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Investment Manager has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Investment Manager shares the power to dispose or direct the disposition of 13,360,715 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Investment Manager has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Investment Manager specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Units reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. shares the power to vote or direct the vote of 2,647,300 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. shares the power to dispose or direct the disposition of 2,647,300 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. II shares the power to vote or direct the vote of 2,648,300 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. II has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. II shares the power to dispose or direct the disposition of 2,648,300 Units to which this filing relates.
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Sprott Hedgefund L.P. II has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Sprott Foundation shares the power to vote or direct the vote of 4,982,115 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Sprott Foundation has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Sprott Foundation shares the power to dispose or direct the disposition of 4,982,115 Units to which this filing relates.
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The Sprott Foundation has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Mr. Sprott shares the power to vote or direct the vote of 13,360,715 Units to which this filing relates.
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Mr. Sprott has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Mr. Sprott shares the power to dispose or direct the disposition of 13,360,715 Units to which this filing relates.
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Mr. Sprott has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Units to which this filing relates.
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Mr. Sprott specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Units reported herein except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
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(c)
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The trading dates, number of Units purchased and sold and price per Unit for the only transactions in the Units during the past 60 days by the Reporting Persons are set forth in Exhibit A. The Units were purchased in the Trust's initial public offering.
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(d)
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Not applicable.
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(e)
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Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. and Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II each ceased to beneficially own greater than 5% of the Units as of April 21, 2011.
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Item 6.
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Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect
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to Securities of the Issuer.
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The Reporting Persons do not have any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with any person with respect to the Units of the Trust.
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Item 7.
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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Exhibit A: Transactions in the Units by the Reporting Persons in the past 60 days
Exhibit B: Agreement between the Reporting Persons to file jointly
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SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P.*
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By: Sprott Asset Management GP Inc., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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SPROTT HEDGE FUND L.P.
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By: Sprott GenPar Ltd., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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SPROTT HEDGE FUND L.P. II
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By: Sprott GenPar Ltd., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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THE SPROTT FOUNDATION*
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Trustee
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ERIC S. SPROTT*
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/s/ Eric S. Sprott
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April 28, 2011
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Date of
Transaction
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Number of Units
Purchased/(Sold)
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Price per Unit
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| 4-18-11 | (30,000 | ) | $ | 20.1743 | ||||||
| 4-18-11 | (50,000 | ) | $ | 20.3470 | ||||||
| 4-20-11 | (41,100 | ) | $ | 22.0700 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (191,300 | ) | $ | 22.2143 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (328,600 | ) | $ | 21.8908 | ||||||
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Date of
Transaction
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Number of Units
Purchased/(Sold)
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Price per Unit
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| 4-18-11 | (70,000 | ) | $ | 20.1743 | ||||||
| 4-18-11 | (50,000 | ) | $ | 20.3470 | ||||||
| 4-20-11 | (41,000 | ) | $ | 22.0700 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (191,400 | ) | $ | 22.2143 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (328,500 | ) | $ | 21.8908 | ||||||
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Date of
Transaction
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Number of Units
Purchased/(Sold)
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Price per Unit
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| 4-20-11 | (17,900 | ) | $ | 22.0700 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (83,300 | ) | $ | 22.2143 | ||||||
| 4-21-11 | (142,900 | ) | $ | 21.8908 | ||||||
| 4-25-11 | (45,100 | ) | $ | 22.3128 | ||||||
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SPROTT ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P.
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By: Sprott Asset Management GP Inc., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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SPROTT HEDGE FUND L.P.
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By: Sprott GenPar Ltd., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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SPROTT HEDGE FUND L.P. II
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By: Sprott GenPar Ltd., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Director
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THE SPROTT FOUNDATION
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By:
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/s/ Kirstin McTaggart
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Name: Kirstin McTaggart
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Title: Trustee
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ERIC S. SPROTT
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/s/ Eric S. Sprott
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