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Trends with Benefits #83: Explaining the Impact of the Energy Transition with Shawn Reynolds

September 01, 2022

Listen Time 32:33 MIN

Ed talks with Shawn Reynolds, Portfolio Manager, Natural Resources, about the energy transition and its environmental tradeoffs. He also gets Shawn’s view on the Inflation Reduction Act.

What will the energy transition mean for the demand of critical metals, and is there enough supply to reach the goal of net zero emissions? Further, there are tradeoffs many don’t seem to be acknowledging. I meet with Shawn Reynolds who serves as VanEck’s Portfolio Manager for the active Natural Resources Equity Strategy and is trained in petroleum geology and earth science. We chat about the energy transition as well as the pros and cons of the recently passed climate bill, what types of companies are likely to benefit from it, and if it goes far enough. We also discuss Shawn’s outlook on inflation and commodities.

Show Notes:

03:10 The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Climate

10:48 Companies that May Benefit from the Climate Bill

12:04 Tradeoffs of the Energy Transition

15:28 Critical Metals

23:45 U.S. Exploration and Production (E&P) Companies

26:12 Inflation and Commodities

28:33 Long-term Trend

30:16 Trend or Fad

Trend or Fad

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Please note that VanEck may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) or industries included in this video.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and are current as of the video’s posting date, and are not necessarily those of VanEck or its employees. Video commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. References to specific securities and their issuers or sectors are for illustrative purposes only. This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities/financial instruments mentioned herein. The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are valid as of the date of this communication and subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. VanEck does not guarantee the accuracy of third party data.

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

No part of this material may be reproduced in any form, or referred to in any other publication, without express written permission of Van Eck Associates Corporation.

© Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation

Van Eck Associates Corporation
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