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  2. Best Agricultural Trading Firm (ABCD)

    Sales and Trading

    What is the best ABCD agricultural trading firm? This in terms of long term compensation, prestige, growth opportunities and long term resume build. Also is there a particular Agricultural product that is best to start with straight out of college or one ...

    33 comments17 Dec 2019 -

  3. Stay on commods desk at BB or move to glencore/trafigura?

    Sales and Trading

    I've been on my desk (metals) for two years. I like it here, i still feel like i'm learning, and i do think i could have a successful career here into the future. I don't want to name names but it is considered in the top tier in commoditie ...

    35 comments8 Jun 2018 -

  4. commodities trading startup

    Sales and Trading

    This is the only forum where I was able to find and read posts from actual physical commodities traders and I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on starting commodities trading business (a physical commodity trading company) with $20k. For the sake of ...

    18 comments11 Dec 2019 -

  5. Should Speculators Determine the Price of Goods Everyone Needs?

    Investment Banking

    Growing up, my parents always emphasized the importance of working hard, saving money, and investing wisely. Neither of my parents worked in finance so the only investments I grew up learning about was investing in the stock market and being able to pick ...

    40 comments6 May 2020 -

  6. Commodities desk ranking

    Sales and Trading

    Guys, What's your ranking of commodities desks? I think GS, MS, JPM and BarCap should be the top four. Any ideas? Also, when it comes to each products (Energy, Metals, Ags), how does the ranking look like? Any European bank is strong in this space? J ...

    53 comments6 May 2020 -

  7. I don't really fit in with my coworkers in an O&G scheduling job.

    Sales and Trading

    I am a traffic rep/scheduler at a mid-sized O&G marketing/producer services shop. My feedback reviews from the higher-ups have always been very positive, and I think I'm making inroads in that regard. My eventual goal is to become a trader. I hav ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 - Operations Analyst in S&T - Comm

  8. Physical commodity trading in Europe

    Sales and Trading

    Hi everyone, i'm new and it's 3:20am in a beautiful city in Italy. Please keep all errors. They are welcome gifts from my part. I have some questions regarding physical commodity trading in Europe, especially in Italy & Germany, since these ...

    26 comments6 May 2020 -

  9. Trafigura graduate program

    Sales and Trading

    Trafigura, the giant commodities training firm, is hiring for its graduate programme. You do a 2-year rotation at either geneva, singapore, stamford, buenos aires. Wondering if anyone has interviewed with them. Curious to know what they're like. trad ...

    44 comments6 May 2020 -

  10. XOM Staffing Up Trade Desk

    Sales and Trading

    Looking to get some of the opinions of the other physical trade guys in the forum, but anyone feel free to chime in. Given the moves XOM has made, what are your opinions on having another monster trading shop coming into the market? I agree with the senti ...

    29 comments18 Sep 2018 -

  11. Gold bugs squashed by aggressive selling

    Sales and Trading

    Bullion sinks to five-year low on concerted wave of selling... 'curious what you guys think of this.. looks like the fall was mainly during the asian trading hours. Is this china's way of trying to assuage fears of impending stock market losses? ...

    22 comments6 May 2020 -

  12. WTF Just Happened to Silver?

    MMBinNC's blog Anyone watching the global spot market for silver right now? I have about 100k invested in silver and needless to say the 1% per minute drop before was scary as hell. Any ideas as to what caused it? And what silver will open at in the ...

    58 comments1 May 2011 -

  13. Physical Commodities Trainee Traders

    Sales and Trading

    Hello WSO, Does anyone have any information regarding structured trainee trader programs at physical commodities trading shops? I know that you are often expected to spend time in ops/scheduling/risk/deals desk etc. in general at the entry-level. For a st ...

    79 comments30 Apr 2014 -

  14. Commodities Trading- Tons of post that S&T is downsizing

    Sales and Trading

    I've been seeing a ton of posts here about this, because it seems that now that BB S&T is downsizing everybody is looking for the next best thing. I am addressing this because I think it needs to be said, and it seems to be what most of these thr ...

    26 comments6 May 2020 -

  15. How many commodities guys on here?

    Sales and Trading

    Just curious as I just joined the forum how many people on here are involved in commodities and if so what they do. I'm specifically in energies but would like to kind of get a raise of hands for all commodities guys/girls here. Commodities energy &a ...

    59 comments28 Jan 2016 -

  16. Battle of The Online Brokerages!!!!

    Sales and Trading

    So this is just a forum to help decide which online broker is the best, i've done some research have personally decided TradeKing is the way to go, but I'm looking for some insight into your opinions and your reasons, any horror stories? amazing ...

    168 comments25 Feb 2013 -

  17. Commodities: Where is your Money?

    Sales and Trading

    Imagine a scenario wherein you have $1 million to invest in any one commodity with a 5-year horizon. Where do you put your money? Where do you see the largest upside potential? The commodity can be physical (you plan on redeeming gold for physical bullion ...

    20 comments6 May 2020 -

  18. Quit Breeding!!!

    mod (Andy) note: "Blast from the past- Best of Eddie"- This one is originally from October 2011. If there's an old post from Eddie you'd like to see up again shoot me a message. At a time when the last thing the world needs is more mou ...

    43 comments22 Sep 2012 -

  19. Where Do You Have Your Money?

    It dawned on me yesterday while writing my post that we do a lot of speculation on this site...but I am not sure how many of us really speculate. Needless to say if you are working on a desk at a prop shop or at a trading arm of a bulge bracket, you have ...

    36 comments5 Feb 2011 -

  20. How to Capitalize On Low Natural Gas

    With the AECO spot price under $2, and the Henry Hub price at the mid $2 range, many investors are running away from gas stocks all together. Investors are also trying to play "hero" as they try to time the bottom of prices and so far have gotte ...

    31 comments22 Mar 2012 -

  21. Best Commodities Products?

    Sales and Trading

    What commodities are best to trade in the mid/long term? Talking about physical trading at Glencore, Vitol, Trafigura...etc Currently an undergrad in Europe and I have the opportunity to work part-time as an assistant LNG or Copper trader. Physical, not p ...

    12 comments6 May 2020 -

  22. Good Books/Websites for Commodity Trading?

    Sales and Trading

    Hey everyone I am sophomore and I want to learn more about trading commodities and commodities itself. Could you guys refer me to some great books and (preferably) websites to get started on commodity trading at a beginner's level? Thanks Commodities ...

    51 comments3 Apr 2013 -

  23. Citi Commodities

    Sales and Trading

    Anyone have any info on Citi commodities? They do OCR at my school and a lot of people I know have accepted offers from their commodity S&T desk in Houston. What is their reputation? Is their commodity desk a dying business like at most other firms? O ...

    17 comments6 May 2020 -

  24. Books on Physical Commodity Trading

    Sales and Trading

    It seems like there's been an increasing amount of attention given to the physical commodities business on this site lately. If anyone can recommend any good books on the subject please post them here. Thanks. P.S.- Already read the King of Oil. Comm ...

    33 comments18 Jan 2017 -

  25. What's the FRACKING deal?

    Fracking. It is the multi billion dollar word that most of you should know very well. Also known as hydraulic fracturing, the process uses water, sand, chemicals and pressure to crack rock deep beneath the earth's surface, releasing vast amounts of p ...

    26 comments15 Mar 2011 -

  26. List of Worlds Largest Petroleum Companies

    Sales and Trading

    BHP Billiton, Australia BP, United Kingdom Citgo, Venezuela Gazprom, Russia Global Energy Swiss AG, ZUG, Swizterland Gulf Oil, Luxembourg Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, Kuwait Locstein Petroleum Commodities, Switzerland LUKoil, Russia Nippon Oil, Japan Oman Oil ...

    18 comments6 May 2020 -

  27. Trading Weather and Making it Rain

    If you could trade weather and make money, would you do it? Or better yet, even think that it is possible? You could add this as something being bizarre and Ripley may add it to his bizarre collection. Believe it or not, it is possible to trade weather. M ...

    15 comments29 Jan 2018 -

  28. Food Inflation is Sexy

    Midas Mulligan Magoo's blog With food prices growing in correlation to various commodities on the rise, American companies are reacting in turn by shrinking packages while keeping prices level. Surprisingly this has not created as great an uproar as ...

    20 comments28 May 2015 -

  29. Offer at a Supermajor

    Sales and Trading

    Hello everyone. I need advice from people in Commodity Trading. I have been offered a role of Marine Coordinator/Operator at a Super Major. I have also interned in Risk for another Super Major. I want to work as a trader in commodities in the future and k ...

    13 comments11 Dec 2018 -

  30. Why Is This Illegal?

    Eddie Braverman's blog I was going to post something about this yesterday. The CFTC has charged a handful of small players with market manipulation in response to the 2008 oil spike to $147 a barrel. And I'm really at a loss for what these guys ...

    22 comments26 May 2011 -

  31. Physical commodities trading house- natural gas analyst role- is this a good opportunity?

    Sales and Trading

    Did numerical / logical tests, phone interview, simple Excel exercise and an interview in CH. ...

    24 comments21 Feb 2015 -

  32. Glencore: Goldman's worst nightmare?

    Investment Banking

    Interesting article on business insider about how Goldman is freaked out about the Volcker rule. Specifically, they're scared of Glencore and the threat it poses to their commodities business. Goldman is one of the 3 big BB commodities players, along ...

    27 comments5 May 2011 -

  33. Rates, FX & Commodities Desks in London

    Sales and Trading

    Hey guys, We all know there's no such as a bank ranking for trading, everything depends on the desk and things change a lot because entire desks move between banks, but I wanted to get your opinion on what are the top desks in London for these asset ...

    15 comments6 May 2020 -

  34. Physical Energy Trading And Logistics

    Sales and Trading

    Most commodity markets tend to be driven by a few basic factors which are freight on one side, price on the other side and qualities. Each commodity market has its own particularities. Most of what I will generally talk about applies to oil and the liquid ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  35. The day in the life of a physical commodities trader?

    Sales and Trading

    I've been trying to find an article showing a day in the life of a physical commodities trader. Can someone help? Commodities ...

    24 comments3 Jun 2014 -

  36. Is more regulation the answer to high commodity prices?

    Jorgé's blog ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/96a70cba-968c-11e0-afc5-00144feab49a.html#axzz1PORrPVOg">Sarko thinks so. Nicolas Im not 5'5 Sarkozy: One of the chief dangers threatening growth today is the rising level of raw material prices... It ris ...

    18 comments16 Jun 2011 -

  37. Peak Oil? How about Peak… Everything?

    I'm sure some of you have already read this but nevertheless, I'm posting it here anyway. GMO LLC Chairman and strategist extraordinaire Jeremy Grantham released another of his epic letters yesterday, and while bears around the world are trying ...

    18 comments26 Apr 2011 -

  38. Trading at Oil Company vs. Bank

    Sales and Trading

    Currently looking into these two. What are the pro's/ cons of trading oil/nat gas/power at a bank vs. big oil company, besides compensation? Tried search, but no direct answer. trading energy Commodities Salary ...

    16 comments12 Apr 2019 -

  39. SGX...the sleeping giant

    Sometimes truly significant events slip beneath the cracks and few people notice. Our brains are trained to focus on tight definitions and established topics. Occasionally, the result is that we ignore huge events wrapped up in no frills packages. For ins ...

    18 comments25 Oct 2010 -

  40. What's causing surge in commodities?

    Sales and Trading

    What has caused the recent surge in commodity prices? From what I know, long commodities is a hedge for inflation, except if QE2's goal was to reverse deflation and have normal levels of inflation, then assuming the surge was based on bets of rampant ...

    26 comments17 Dec 2010 -

  41. Commodities Trading- Differences between firms?

    Sales and Trading

    Anyone know the differences between trading at an oil/energy firm like BP, on a commodities desk at an IB, and at a huge diversified producer/marketer like Glencore/Trafigura, if any? If you had the choice, what would you go for? Thanks in advance. Commod ...

    20 comments8 Apr 2016 -

  42. Hedge Fund Kings

    The Financial Times has recently released their top 10 Hedge Fund manager list, and no surprise here, it's pretty much a cross section of the funds found on this recent thread. (Which I just found out also has a link to the article... Moving on.) Net ...

    17 comments15 Sep 2010 -

  43. Farmland

    Sales and Trading

    Not trolling, serious question. A family member passed- in his estate he left me farmland (wheat, not irrigated / corn, irrigated). I have been reading about a farmland bubble with the high prices and all- the price per acre has really sky-rocketed and I ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  44. What is a luxury good?

    Investment Banking

    Yes, I know the economic definition of a luxury good but I want to know the Monkey's definition of a luxury good. (For those that don't, I'll post it at the end) ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  45. physical commodity trading in Miami

    Sales and Trading

    Which commodity trading majors (glencore/cargill/trafigura/etc..) have the largest/most prestigious desks in the Miami area? I am aware Stemcor has sizeable operations servicing latin america, and know that Bunge has a small desk that takes most of its or ...

    13 comments6 May 2020 -

  46. Corn: Bubbling or Bursting?

    Demographics shift along with the times and after reading the following article about booming corn prices, I can't help to wonder if some small street in Nebraska will some day soon become the "Wall Street of the Midwest". For those of you ...

    16 comments23 Feb 2011 -

  47. The Fabric of our Lives

    The fabric of our lives and arguably the most significant commodity in America's relatively short history. Cotton. Something we rarely discuss in finance is making the largest and fastest push seen in the commodity sector, since there has been an off ...

    16 comments18 Oct 2010 -

  48. Where are commodities heading to?

    Sales and Trading

    any thoughts? Commodities ...

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  49. Dan Gertler Bloomberg article

    Sales and Trading

    One of the best articles I read in a long time, fascinating stuff. I heavily recommend it for anyone interested in physical commodity trading, as this is really where fortunes are built. We have no idea how many guys like him (not to the same extent obvio ...

    12 comments6 May 2020 -

  50. Noble Group: industry rep and other info?

    Sales and Trading

    anyone know anything about these guys? i'm going to a career event next week hosted by them. it's a bit odd that they're commodity and energy traders but based out of hong kong. anyways, would like to hear about their industry rep. trading ...

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  51. How High will Gold and Silver Climb?

    With gold advancing to record highs and silver hitting Hunt brother levels not seen in many of your life times, it's time for a little speculative competition. Where will gold and silver stand by the end of the year? By now, even the financially illi ...

    15 comments22 Apr 2011 -

  52. Cash VS Gold: The Video

    Here's a pretty cool video on why you should invest in Gold over keeping your cash. Set to banging house music. Funny how the legendary investors are shown as buying gold in the present tense. This is obviously a marketing tool for a bullion dealer b ...

    15 comments12 Jan 2011 -

  53. Commodities Class: Natural Gas

    The idea for this mini series about commodities and energy came from the forthcoming Energy Rodeo, so perhaps it is time to discuss the uncrowned king of American power... Topic #4 Natural Gas What's that I say? Natural Gas more important than oil? O ...

    15 comments5 Jan 2011 -

  54. Corn Hits Record High

    Corn hit a record high yesterday amid a worsening drought affecting 90% of the nation's crop. I have to admit I haven't really been paying attention, because I haven't traded corn since 1999. Of course I'd seen the news about prices, b ...

    14 comments31 Jul 2012 -

  55. Commodities Trading Question

    Sales and Trading

    What is the difference between trading commodities at an IB and at a Physical House like Shell or BHP Billiton? From what I gather: 1) Besides paper trading, you learn Physical Trading at a Physical House, which includes logistics, shipment, warehousing e ...

    19 comments18 Jun 2013 -

  56. Is the gold rush over?

    Dennis Gartman was on CNBC earlier today laying out his case against gold and aside from him saying that the bull market is dead, I can't help but agree. Price action for the precious metal has been very erratic lately, bullish news followed by short ...

    14 comments13 Dec 2011 -

  57. Bid- Ask

    Sales and Trading

    Elementary question, but I seem to have confused myself. Lets say i want to buy a stock and i place a market order. If there is enough size, do I get filled at the best ask price. On the flip side If I am selling the stock at the mkt am I getting filled a ...

    20 comments22 Mar 2011 -

  58. Glencore Phone Interview

    Job Search Advice

    Hey primates, Just found out I have a 30min phone interview this Thursday for an entry-level risk management position in London with Glencore. Anyone been through this experience before and care to share some advice? I'm guessing because it's a ...

    11 comments6 May 2020 -

  59. MBA's and Physical Commodity Trading

    Business School and GMAT

    I am dead set on a career in physical commodities trading and would one day like to move up into management. Consequently, I would very much like to pursue an MBA in order to hone the management/strategy skills that I would need upon graduating from the t ...

    18 comments22 May 2013 -

  60. Commodities focused HFs

    Hedge Fund

    Hi guys I am a 3rd year analyst working in a natural resources group at a bulge bracket investment bank. I have developed strong interest and knowledge in sector and want to move to a hedge fund focused on commodities (metals, coal, oil & gas, etc). C ...

    18 comments7 Feb 2012 -

  61. Macro trading desks at BB's

    Sales and Trading

    From my understanding, bulge bracket banks have macro desks, where traders trade a wide variety of asset classes such as commodities, currencies, rates, etc. Examples of this include Credit Suisse 's global arbitrage group. Do these groups recruit mo ...

    14 comments25 Oct 2017 -

  62. Working at the CME

    Other Industries

    Hey everyone, Can anyone shed some light on the market surveillance analyst program at the CME group. Eventually I want to be in the commodities space, and it seems like I could learn a lot there. Any thoughts? Commodities CME Salary ...

    16 comments18 Apr 2013 -

  63. Commodity sales- Any thoughts on what to expect?

    Sales and Trading

    Any thoughts what to expect at a commodity sales interview, analyst level? Commodities ...

    15 comments19 Apr 2016 -

  64. Go Agro

    The more things change, the more they stay the same. I have said it over and over again. Greater minds have trumpeted the same logic for centuries. We evolved from feudalism and agricultural economics to the industrial revolution and eventually capital ma ...

    12 comments29 Sep 2011 -

  65. Citi Commodities Analyst 2020

    Sales and Trading

    I recently interviewed at the Citi Commodities Analyst program. It has been 2 weeks already and I haven't heard anything back. Did anyone else already interviewed for this position before? Definitely would like to hear your thoughts or share any inte ...

    7 comments10 Oct 2019 -

  66. Louis Winthorpe III Explains the OJ Trade

    Eddie Braverman's blog What a find! While I was on vacation last month, none other than Louis Winthorpe III appeared on Bloomberg to explain how he and Billy Ray Valentine took down the vile Randolph and Mortimer Duke. Listen guys, it is not inconcei ...

    11 comments11 Sep 2013 -

  67. Commodities Class: REE's

    Okay guys, I promised to focus a little bit more on commodities and energy over the next few days, so here we go... Ideally, I want to use this mini-series as both a crash tutorial for the Energy Rodeo guys, as well as, a pulpit for us Macro Guys to rant ...

    12 comments30 Dec 2010 -

  68. Glencore- How true is this?

    Sales and Trading

    Definitely one of the toughest bunch of traders on the street. I'm doing a little bit of research into these guys before recruitment season, and from what I've read they're aggressive but have a real 'boutique' feel. How true is t ...

    13 comments21 Apr 2016 -

  69. Best path for investment research at bulge bracket banks?

    Investment Banking

    I'm especially interested in global macro research teams at these banks that focus on currencies, rates, emerging markets. Is an econ masters or Phd required for these roles, or can one get in with an MBA from a strong finance program? research Banks ...

    14 comments13 Jun 2012 -

  70. Physical Traders Interview

    Sales and Trading

    I got a call on wednesday (4/3) from a major U.S. based physical commodities trader. Today I heard from them again and they booked me for a last-minute flight out to interview with their grains desks in the midwest on Monday. I am curious to see what type ...

    9 comments6 May 2020 -

  71. Gold Flash Crash, Higher Margins, HFT caused?

    Sales and Trading

    Today some people announced that there will be higher Gold Margins, Gold plunged more than $15 within minutes. In times of HFT drawdowns tend to be more heavier than experts say... BUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUYBUY SELLSELLSELLSELLSELLSELL Commodities gold exchange m ...

    14 comments4 Aug 2011 -

  72. Project advice on commodities trading

    Sales and Trading

    Hi. Advice needed for project ideas on commodity trading. For example, I have built macros to price vanilla options as well as option strategies and calculate and chart their Greeks. I'm seeking something of this sort (programming involved or not) th ...

    8 comments27 Jun 2018 -

  73. Interviewing for Trading Support: Need Advice!

    Sales and Trading

    Hi everyone, I am currently a 1st year analyst working at a very niche commodities research shop with limited to zero growth prospects ahead career-wise given how small and lean my shop runs. Recently, I've acquired the opportunity to interview for a ...

    9 comments12 May 2017 -

  74. Give Me Bread or Give Me Death

    I have always been a big fan of Jim Rogers. His old school gentleman style, with the bow tie and the folksy drawl, always seems to confound the "savy types". I often imagine what an odd couple he and Soros must have made back in the late 60' ...

    10 comments3 Aug 2010 -

  75. List of all commodities?

    Sales and Trading

    Not sure if this in the right section. Does anyone know where I can get a comprehensive list of all tradable commodities? Any listing usually has all the most popular ones, but I notice I always notice one or two that are included in one listing but not o ...

    11 comments23 Nov 2012 -

  76. Accept trader position at small Hedge Fund (CTA) out of undergrad?

    Hedge Fund

    So I am from a non-target and have the chance to join a small, 5 year old Commodity Trading Advisor which is organized as a hedge fund straight out of undergrad. When I mean small, I mean very small. The AUM are $50 million and there are only 5 guys total ...

    8 comments6 May 2020 -

  77. WSO Really Needs a Commodities S&T Tag

    Sales and Trading

    WSO should consider adding commodities to the S&T dropdown list of options for the S&T badge displayed on profiles. would be much preferred and 'cooler' than the current 'other' tag. Just a thought. Commodities ...

    9 comments6 Jul 2016 -

  78. Commodities Class: Coal

    Aaah yes... finally! The scourge of liberal dreamers and global warming snake oil salesmen. The delight of evil American business men, with their shiny watches and gas guzzling street tanks. Topic #5 Coal Thanks to record rainfall in the Australian region ...

    9 comments6 Jan 2011 -

  79. BP traders

    Sales and Trading

    I know that it takes 3 years to become a trader for BP and that the P&L you take when you are a trader is less than the percentage you get from IB's but does anyone know how the base and bonus works those first 3 years when you aren' t actua ...

    11 comments2 Aug 2010 -

  80. Physical Trading: Crude vs LPG

    Sales and Trading

    For the pros out there. What is your take on crude marketing / trading vs LPG marketing / trading? What would you say is the future of both and which one has more growth potential. What is the relative attractiveness and is one more lucrative than the nex ...

    8 comments16 Jul 2018 -

  81. the career tradeoff for a PM- commodity merchant vs hedge fund- depth vs bredth.

    Sales and Trading

    Hi, This is a little specific, so sorry in advance. But it probably can be applied generically to a lot of us. I am a reasonably talented and mid-level/rising (~5yrs of successful experience at good places) trader/investor that focuses on the commodities ...

    7 comments13 Apr 2020 -

  82. Commodities-- UBS out, others to follow?

    Sales and Trading

    UBS announced today that they will be closing their energy and soft commodities trading desks. Anyone think this is a localized (UBS) issue or the start of a trend? Commodities Salary ...

    11 comments17 Oct 2008 -

  83. Anyone have Hull 7th ed. solutions? (SBs!!)

    Sales and Trading

    Already searched. I'm a long-time lurker trying to get things together for my SA spot in S&T this summer. I have the 7th edition Hull book that I've been reading, but I feel like getting my hands dirty with some of the problems would be good ...

    10 comments20 Jun 2011 -

  84. Weekend Wars: Green vs. Good

    Prior to the start of the global financial crisis, you may recall, all the talk was of green energy. Al Gore's propaganda flicks and handouts of Nobel Prizes as if they were food stamps to anyone who preached the Global Warming gospel were running am ...

    8 comments23 Oct 2011 -

  85. Be Careful With Commodities

    PIMCO is one of the most trusted names in investing. Let's face it, the majority of the public (hell, most people working on Wall Street) lacks the sophistication to invest on their own. Funds of all shapes and sizes, as well as, bonds make up the br ...

    8 comments17 Sep 2011 -

  86. When It Oil Falls Down

    With crude oil wiping all 2011 gains off the board and natty dropping below $ 4 last week, you have to wonder what the S&P downgrade will do to oil futures and energy in general. We have seen a commodity bull run of historical proportions over the las ...

    8 comments9 Aug 2011 -

  87. The Energy Rodeo: 30 days away

    Just to remind you guys the Energy Rodeo in Houston is now only a month away. For those of you who haven't registered, take a look here for a breakdown of the festivities. I generally don't like to publicize, but I think this event can be huge f ...

    8 comments29 Dec 2010 -

  88. Supermajor Physicals Compensation?

    Sales and Trading

    Hey guys, I recently accepted an offer for SA position on the trading floor of a top supermajor O&G firm (Chevron/Shell/BP) in their physical power & gas group. I was wondering what bonuses are like in these groups. I have a buddy who's doing ...

    8 comments13 Feb 2015 -

  89. Really? No Glencore IPO Thread?

    Equity Research

    I guess Linked In took the stage today with their ridiculous valuation, but today Glencore started their offerings. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/19/us-glenc... trading Commodities ipo glencore Salary ...

    9 comments19 May 2011 -

  90. Credit Suisse Commodities?

    Sales and Trading

    Can anyone tell me more about the Credit Suisse commodities desk? I hear they are building up, but how do they stack up to other BBs? credit suisse Commodities sales & trading Salary ...

    9 comments10 Nov 2009 -

  91. Structured Commodity Finance Investment Banking

    Investment Banking

    Mainly metals and softs, some O&G; typically in emerging markets. How is this space regarded? What exit opportunities are there (adjacent IB product/coverage groups, structured credit/commodity HFs, Physical Commodity Traders) in the U.S.? Commodities ...

    7 comments14 Jun 2016 -

  92. Dollar hits 15-year low

    Back when I was a kid I loved faking sick to get out of school. Who didn't? The puppy dog eyes. The moan and groan. Rolling around on the floor in the fetal position. Being seriously sick, however, is not laughing matter. Sometimes your body just nee ...

    7 comments15 Oct 2010 -

  93. Breaking into commodities trading from Eastern Europe

    Sales and Trading

    Hi everyone! Has anyone ever seen a russian guy in commodities trading in London, Geneva, NY, Houston, etc.? I will be graduating in June 2013, and by the time I graduate I will have a 6 months of internship in commodities S&T desk in a major local ba ...

    6 comments6 May 2020 -

  94. Commodities focused PEs

    Private Equity

    Hi guys I am a 3rd year analyst working in a natural resources group at a bulge bracket investment bank. I have developed strong interest and knowledge in sector and would like to consider a PE focused on commodities (metals, coal, oil & gas, etc). Ca ...

    8 comments4 Mar 2012 -

  95. Gold- Very Bullish?

    Sales and Trading

    So I was monkeying around yesterday and looking up the price and predictions of commodity futures when I found this article. For the most part I agree with it. Recent news seems to indicate that gold might indeed soar over 2000. The charts and statistics ...

    8 comments15 Sep 2011 -

  96. Impact to USD/EUR with Raising the Debt Ceiling

    Sales and Trading

    Pretty firm support under USD/EUR at the.693 area...Any thoughts on potential impact on USD with the govt raising the debt ceiling this week. Our FX guy is telling me this should be bullish USD/EUR..but i just don't see it that way... Commodities usd ...

    8 comments31 Jul 2011 -

  97. One Night Stand Pricing

    What's more important: upside or stability? That debate constantly rages amongst commodities producers. Especially when it comes to deciding whether to sell gold, copper or oil at spot versus long-term pricing. Long-term pricing is the stable option. ...

    7 comments25 Feb 2010 -

  98. Power/Gas Scheduling Analyst

    Sales and Trading

    Currently in my final year of College and have strong internships in front office trading roles, but I'm wondering what's the best way to get into a power or gas firm as a scheduler. A lot of these positions require experience, but are there sch ...

    7 comments22 Jan 2014 -

  99. Commodity Recruiters

    Sales and Trading

    Monkeys, thought I'd throw this one out to the pen. I am in the physical commodities trade currently and have been getting the itch for a new post. Ironically, a few buy-side funds and international commodity recruiters have reached out to contact me ...

    6 comments23 Jun 2015 -

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