Commodity broker firms have been struggling in recent years, with many going out of business or merging with larger firms. This trend has raised questions about the future of the industry and why these firms are failing. There are several factors that have contributed to the decline of commodity broker firms, including changes in technology, regulatory pressures, and shifts in market dynamics.
Read more »Samuel Zemurray was one of the most successful businessmen of his time, and his impact on the banana industry is still felt today. Born in Russia in 1877, Zemurray immigrated to the United States as a young man and quickly found his way into the fruit business. He started out as a peddler, selling bananas on the streets of Mobile, Alabama, but he soon saw an opportunity to build something bigger.
Read more »Willem Middelkoop is a well-known Dutch economist, investor, and author who has been analyzing commodity markets for over two decades. He is the founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund, which invests in natural resource companies, and the author of several books on the topic, including "The Big Reset" and "The Tesla Revolution". Middelkoop's views on commodity markets are highly respected in the industry and closely followed by investors and analysts alike.
Read more »In this article, the modern Merchant model will be explored as a means of achieving rapid growth in commodity trading. This model focuses on identifying and seizing niche markets within the supply chain, which are often overlooked by larger companies due to their small size or complexity. By leveraging technology and a touch of innovation, the modern Merchant can penetrate these markets and achieve significant revenue growth.
Read more »Building a multibillion-dollar future-proof commodity conglomerate from scratch may sound like a far-fetched idea, but in this video, the speaker provides a step-by-step master plan to achieve just that. The plan is based on the underlying assumption that the company must be built on truths that will always remain true. The speaker starts by explaining the concepts and assumptions that will be used for the 50-year vision.
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