What Commodity Trading Companies Do (For Real)

Damien / 18 March 2024 / Commodity trading - Trading companies

Commodity trading companies are some of the largest private companies in the world, with revenues in the billions of dollars. Despite their significant impact on daily life, these companies often operate in the shadows, unknown to the general public. In this video, viewers will gain insight into the five core activities of commodity trading companies, including purchasing, transporting, processing, and selling commodities, as well as the added value they provide through the supply chain.

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Why Commodity Brokers Never Get Rich

Damien / 15 March 2024 / Commodity trading - Guide

Commodity brokerage may seem like an attractive career path for those seeking to make a lot of money, but according to the speaker in this video, it is not a viable means of accumulating wealth. In fact, pursuing deals as a commodity broker may actually prevent one from becoming rich. This video aims to explain why this is the case and why aspiring commodity brokers should reconsider their career choices.

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How To Start Physical Commodity Trading Without Experience

Damien / 14 March 2024 / Commodity trading - Trade finance - Trading companies

Starting a commodity trading business without prior experience can seem daunting, but it is possible. In a short video, Daniel, a former commodity trader, shares his insights on how to get started in this field. He emphasizes the importance of starting small and building up experience from the ground up.

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The Secret of Successful New Commodity Trading Companies

Damien / 13 March 2024 / Commodity trading - Trading companies

Starting a new company can be both exciting and challenging. Runebar Energy, a new commodity trading company that was recently incorporated, is experiencing the realities of starting a company from scratch. Despite the scaling issues and operational challenges they are facing, Runebar Energy is determined to hire the right people and put a proper risk management system in place.

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MF Global Collapse (2011): The Full Story of a Brokerage Firm's Bankruptcy Due to Heavy Bets on European Sovereign Debt and Its Impact on Commodity Futures Trading

Dan Venon / 12 March 2024 / Commodity trading - Trading companies

In 2011, MF Global, a brokerage firm that had been in business for over 200 years, filed for bankruptcy. The collapse of the firm was shocking to many, as it was considered a reputable player in the industry. The reason for the collapse was attributed to the firm's heavy bets on European sovereign debt, which resulted in significant losses.

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