636: Twelve Minute Convos w/ Peter Hug

Peter Hug is the Director of Global Trade for Kitco Metals Inc. Peter has been involved in the precious

metals industry since 1974. He speaks to thousands of viewers each week on Kitco News, drawing on

years of frontline experience to provide a trader’s perspective on the market. Mr Hug contributes daily

commentary and market insightsfor the millions of readers visiting Kitco.com each month.

A frequent speaker at precious metals conferences and in the financial media, Peter is one of a handful

of experts who have succeeded through multiple bull and bear cycles using skills honed during the

dramatic fluctuations of the 1980s. Prior to joining Kitco, Mr Hug served as Senior Vice President at

Guardian Trust Company, now a part of Laurentian Bank, which became one of the largest international

trading houses for precious metals. Mr. Hug developed the first precious metals certificate program and

the first margin trading accounts for metals on the cash market.