Sports as an Asset Class: NY Islanders Owner Jon Ledecky
Podcast: Trends with Benefits · VanEck
Opublikowano: 2026-10-13
Explore why sports franchises are increasingly viewed as an investable asset class, how institutional capital and media rights are reshaping valuations, and why owners see themselves as stewards of a community asset, with New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky and VanEck's Ed Lopez. 00:00 Introduction 04:30 From Entrepreneur to Sports Owner 08:30 Lessons from Failure and Entrepreneurial Spirit 12:01 Community Impact Through Sports Ownership 19:29 Acquisition of the New York Islanders 23:10 Sports as an Alternative Investment 32:25 The Evolving Landscape of Sports Ownership 38:37 Emerging Sports and Investment Opportunities 41:29 Sports as an Asset Class 43:04 The F...