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Peter Schiff

Peter Schiff is an American stockbroker, financial commentator, author, and radio/podcast host known for his advocacy of Austrian economics and his criticism of U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Peter Schiff is an American stockbroker, financial commentator, author, and radio/podcast host known for his advocacy of Austrian economics and his criticism of U.S. monetary policy. He is the chief global strategist and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital and has been noted for publicly forecasting the 2008 financial crisis. He is also a prominent critic of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Career

Schiff built a career in brokerage, investment commentary, and media. Sources describe him as the CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital and note his involvement with Euro Pacific Asset Management and SchiffGold.

Economic views

Schiff is identified with Austrian economics and is known for bearish views on the U.S. economy, fiat currency, and banking policy. He has argued in favour of gold and other precious metals as alternatives to the U.S. dollar.

Public profile

He has appeared frequently on television and radio and is the host of The Peter Schiff Show podcast. Media profiles and biographies also note that he became widely known after warning about the housing bubble and credit crisis.

Political involvement

Schiff entered electoral politics in 2010, when he ran in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. He did not win the nomination.

Key facts

  • Peter Schiff is a stockbroker, financial commentator, author, and podcast host associated with Austrian economics.
  • He is CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital and has been linked to Euro Pacific Asset Management and SchiffGold.
  • Schiff is known for forecasting the 2008 housing and credit crisis and for criticizing Bitcoin and fiat currency.
  • He ran in the 2010 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut but lost.
  • He co-founded Euro Pacific Canada, which later became Echelon Wealth Partners, giving him a direct business connection to Canada.
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Canadian context

Schiff has a direct Canadian business link through Euro Pacific Canada, which later became Echelon Wealth Partners.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Schiff?
Peter Schiff is an American stockbroker, financial commentator, author, and podcast host known for his criticism of U.S. economic policy and his support for Austrian economics.
What is Peter Schiff known for?
He is known for forecasting the U.S. housing and credit crisis, promoting gold and other precious metals, and criticizing Bitcoin and fiat currency systems.
What companies is Peter Schiff associated with?
He is associated with Euro Pacific Capital and has also been linked to Euro Pacific Asset Management and SchiffGold.
Did Peter Schiff run for office?
Yes. He ran in the 2010 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut and lost.
What is Peter Schiff's connection to Canada?
He co-founded Euro Pacific Canada, which later became Echelon Wealth Partners, giving him a direct business connection to Canada.
What is Peter Schiff's nickname?
He has been nicknamed "Dr. Doom" because of his consistently pessimistic economic outlook.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Schiff
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, nickname, business affiliations, and Canadian connection
  2. Fraser Institute — https://www.fraserinstitute.org/profile/peter-schiff
    Supports: Role at Euro Pacific Capital, forecasting reputation, media appearances, and books
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q512741
    Supports: Identity as American entrepreneur, economist, and author
  4. Trader Summit — https://tradersummit.net/contributors/peter-d-schiff/
    Supports: Canadian-founded Euro Pacific Canada and other company affiliations
  5. Bitstamp — https://www.bitstamp.net/en-gb/learn/people-profiles/peter-schiff/
    Supports: Bitcoin criticism, role at Euro Pacific Asset Management, and podcast hosting