Story of Martua Sitorus Co-Founder of Wilmar International
Dan Venon / 04 December 2025 / Commodity trading
Martua Sitorus is a prominent Indonesian businessman best known as the co-founder of Wilmar International, one of the largest agribusiness companies in the world. His focus has been primarily on palm oil and edible oils, industries that have shaped his entrepreneurial journey and established his influence on the global commodity market.
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Modeling Supply and Demand (for Commodity Trading Strategies)
Leon / 01 December 2025 / Derivatives
Modeling supply and demand is essential for understanding price movements and value creation in commodity trading. It involves analyzing factors such as production rates, consumption levels, inventory data, and external influences like geopolitical events or weather conditions. Accurate supply and demand models help traders anticipate market shifts and make informed decisions.
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9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting My Commodity Trading Firms
Damien / 29 November 2025 / Youtube
Two days ago a friend came to visit me.
He runs a niche commodity trading firm as a side business. It’s been about 18 months now, and in the first full year he made around 20k profit. For a small, side trading operation? That’s actually not bad. He’s enrolled in all our programs at Shipping & Commodity Academy, and he asked me a question that stuck in my head for two days:
How to Trade Natural Rubber in Global Markets
Dan Venon / 27 November 2025 / Commodity trading
Trading natural rubber involves buying and selling contracts based on the commodity's price movements, often through derivatives like futures. The most direct way to trade natural rubber is by speculating on price changes with these financial instruments, which reflect the demand and supply dynamics of the global rubber market.
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How to Trade Wool in Global Markets
Damien / 24 November 2025 / Commodity trading - Guide
Trading wool involves understanding both the agricultural aspects of wool production and the financial instruments that enable market participation. It is a specialized market with opportunities for retail traders through regulated brokers and digital platforms designed for wool and natural fiber auctions. A clear strategy for trading wool requires knowledge of price drivers, trading options, and access to reliable brokers or marketplaces.
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