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My Take
Peter Schiff is one of those figures you can't be neutral about, and the nickname "Dr. Doom" says it all. A stockbroker, economist and financial commentator out of New Haven, Berkeley-educated, he built a name as a relentless bear who famously warned about the 2008 crisis. He co-founded Echelon Wealth Partners and runs ventures across asset management and precious metals through Schiff Gold. My honest read is that he's part analyst, part showman, the kind of contrarian who's loud whether right or wrong. Even if you disagree with his gold-and-doom worldview, he's a sharp, consistent voice worth hearing out.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Schiff
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・シフ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・しふ
- Born
- March 23, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- stockbroker / economist / businessperson / writer / pundit
2. Background
- High school
- Beverly Hills High School
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Schiff born?
Born March 23, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Peter Schiff from?
Peter Schiff is from New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
What does Peter Schiff do?
Peter Schiff works as stockbroker, economist, businessperson, writer, pundit.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.