Commodity brokers are professionals who facilitate the buying and selling of raw materials and agricultural products on behalf of clients. The commodities market is a highly volatile and complex industry, but it can also be quite lucrative for those who are successful. Becoming a commodity broker requires a combination of education, experience, and networking skills.
Read more »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.
Read more »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.
Read more »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.
Read more »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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