What degree is the best for Physical Commodity trading
I am a sixth former and aspiring physical commodity trader about to choose degree choices for uni. I have had 5 work experiences ranging from $SSA desk to Physical Wheat desk at a top Agricultural commodity trader.
I am unsure on most the most attractive degree is to commodity houses. And I am looking for advice from career professionals. Let me know
Thanks
Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't a single "best" degree for physical commodity trading, but certain fields are more commonly pursued by successful professionals in the industry. Here are some insights:
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Ultimately, choose a degree that aligns with your interests and strengths while keeping in mind the relevance to the trading industry.
Sources: Q&A: I'm a Dry Bulk Physical Trader, UNIGE Master of arts in international trading, Commodity finance & shipping, Q&A: I'm a Dry Bulk Physical Trader, Physical Commodity Trading, Physical Commodity Trading career: If you started over again.
Physics, Economics, Mathematics/statistics, enginnering (especially chemical) are all totally fine. Best choose what you most interested in and are happy to spend 3/4 year studying, as long as it's reasonable.
Engineering/maths/physics/chemistry
Look at material sciences at imperial too
I see alot of the Econ major + CS/Math minor, if its not that then people will have a STEM major with an Econ/Finance minor.
Do what you find the most interesting and something practical. The best people in commodities are really passionate about whatever it is they do, school is the same way.
Just remember that HR holds a quadruple engineering major's GPA to the same standard as a management major's.
I agree with what everyone has said here regarding the top courses.
Pick the one you're most interested. I think the top ones have pretty similar prospects. You're hit rate won't change if you study Econ over Maths/Physics. After that the real work starts of landing first internship.
Maths, physics and engineering keep quant options open but are harder. Economics is a lot easier to study so if you definitely dont want to do quant then it's a good choice.
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