Commodity Broker

Background

A commodity broker buys and sells raw materials like oil, metals, grain, and coffee on behalf of clients. They monitor market prices, analyze supply and demand trends, and execute trades to help their clients make profits or manage risks. Brokers spend their day watching market data, communicating with clients, and negotiating deals in a fast-paced trading environment.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Broker→Trading Manager→Commodity Desk Head→Risk Manager

Publications

PlattsCRU Group

Books

The Alchemy of FinanceMarket WizardsA Man for All Markets

Movies

Trading PlacesThe Wolf of Wall Street

Key Figures

George SorosPaul Tudor JonesJim RogersRay Dalio

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference332.6, 381For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Commodity TraderFutures BrokerRaw Materials BrokerPhysical Commodities Broker

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