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The Informational Advantage- What do you Know that Other People Don’t
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kiyohiko Nishimura discusses "informational advantage" this week at the Lujiazui Forum on economics and finance in Shanghai: "In my understanding, the Volcker Rule [proposed legislation restricting banks from making certain speculative investments] is designed to deter...
Hedge funding but not experienced with shorting
Well here is my dilema. A good friend of mine is a real estate investor but in the recent year has a lot of capital and no place to invest in being that real estate is garbage right now. So we sat down for dinner 2 nights ago and he brought up the "hedge fund talk" he told me he has 5 million cash...
Banks in Commodities - Research and Sources
My internship project this summer is to research the involvement (roles, activities and motivations) of Banks and Financial Institutions in the Commodities Space. Does anyone have suggestions of sources or web sites I could explore to find both information about, and quantitative support for the...
Future in IB?
Hi everyone,
commodities funds
I was interested in working for a commodities hedge fund in either NY or CT. Would anyone have any ideas of the best way to find out the names of some of these funds? Thanks guys!
Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Advice on a Trading Career Transition
Looking for some advice on a trading -related job opportunity / career transition: Currently a exchange listed derivatives trader at a risk-averse, sizable derivatives trading house. PnL in the MMs for several years. Not all that well paid (firm attributes the PnL to their systems more so than my...
Commodity sales - Any thoughts on what to expect?
Any thoughts what to expect at a commodity sales interview, analyst level?
List of Worlds Largest Petroleum Companies
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 Company (OOC), Oman PETRONAS, Malaysia Qatar...
Chinese Base Metal Stockpiles are Reaching Epic Levels - How will this Affect Prices
A couple of interesting data points the last few weeks, on commodities oversupply. Last week CBI China reported that Chinese base metal stockpiles are reaching epic levels. CBI surveyed commercial warehouses in Shanghai plus three other provinces and found that metals inventories have continued to...
Key Indicators Signal a Positive Shift in the Economic Landscape
Something has changed these last few weeks. Yesterday I was struck by how many indicators have suddenly broken trend over the last few months. It appears that the economic landscape has shifted. Last week, I mentioned that outstanding loans at U.S. commercial banks have flattened for the first time...
Battle of The Online Brokerages !!!!
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 successes? which ones offer the best software and...
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. Like being in a good marriage. A seller has a...
Banks welcome commodities talent despite trading curbs
No let up in search for commods experts and star traders * Some banks even looking at physical commods trading By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Feb 9, 2010 (Reuters excerpt) - Wall Street banks have not let up on their search for star traders and other experts in commodities despite trading restrictions...
Steel Scrap Prices
Hi everyone, Hope you're all having a pleasant New Year. I was wondering if anyone knew of a free online source where I could pull up steel scrap prices. In particular, I'm interested in daily trading prices for No. 1 Heavy Melt Steel Scrap (HMS 1). I'd appreciate any help with this. Thanks!
Credit Suisse Commodities?
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?
Macquarie Natural Gas Scheduler
Does anyone know whether this is a good career to have, I mean as a gas scheduler. I don't know too much about it but I have an interview. What are the exit opps?
Wall Street Girds to Pay More for Commodity Specialists
Wall Street girds to pay more for commods talent Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:58pm EDT (excerpt) NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street, where hundreds of commodity traders lost jobs last year as the recession set in, is on a new hiring phase where banks and hedge funds want to pay top dollar but only to a few,...
Could someone explain what an energy swap agreement is? stacked hedge?
okay so im not a finance guy...but im taking a futures class and im not sure about some of the more technical things that are going on.... I looked online, and all I can find are really technical definitions....i just want someone to explain in simple terms what is meant by ...paying fixed...and...
NEW COMMODITY TRADING JOBS!
While the markets may still not have fully recovered, Employers and Recruiters are working hard to bring the latest job opportunities to the attention of Industry Professionals within the commodities markets through CommodityCareers.com. CommodityCareers.com the niche, on-line job portal and a...
Wall Street Star Commodity Traders Flee Bonus Limits, Head to Hedge Funds
TV Interview on commodity talent leaving banks for hedge funds From: BNN SqueezePlay | April 21, 2009 Smaller pay packages for Wall Street commodity traders are prompting some to head for existing hedge funds or to start their own. BNN's Amanda Lang interviews Commodity Talent LLC Managing Director...
Commodities Asset Allocation
I was recently given this scenario and would appreciate any advice as to how I would begin to approach and structure the answer. Currently in a totally unrelated field, looking to make the move into asset management . You're an analyst working with a family office. You're considering allocating 5%...
Accept trader position at small Hedge Fund (CTA) out of undergrad?
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 at the shop. However, both the principals...
DRW Commodities
Just wondering if anyone on here has any experience with them? Whats the culture like and the people? was offered a potential internship there.
Macquarie Treasury and Commodities Group
Hi, I have an on-campus interview for an analyst position in Macquarie 's Treasury and Commodities Group (TCG); and was hoping I could get some insights into what to expect. I did conduct a search but did not find anything directly related to TCG. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Commodities -- UBS out, others to follow?
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?
Is there a future for commodities at banks?
Any thoughts on the future of commodities trading by banks ? Universal banks have been trading commodities for years now ( Citi and JPM both have extensive energy operations). Goldman and Morgan Stanley already have very large commodities groups, both physical and financial. Could upcoming...
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