Physical commodities

Physical commodities supply chain management, hedging and financing

Physical commodities

StoneX’s global physical commodities business combines market expertise with full logistics, hedging, and working capital support to help clients optimize supply chain management and increase profitability.

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Supply chain and logistics

StoneX utilizes physical commodity trade to provide forward pricing and supply chain management services that allow our clients to mitigate price risk and manage their commodity purchases. We have extensive experience in logistics and operations for worldwide deliveries and storage.
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Risk management via physical contracts

StoneX designs and executes hedging programs that utilize physical contracts and the markets to retain and enhance clients’ margins at the local level. No speculation involved – only proven commodity risk management principles that reduce both operational and price risks.
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Commodity and trade finance

For physical commodity importers, exporters, and brokers, StoneX offers trade finance programs tailored directly to your needs. StoneX can advance funds against commodities purchased and extend terms on sales (subject to credit analysis and approval) to support working capital requirements of the commodity supply chains.

Physical commodity markets offered by StoneX

Our commodity financing and trade facilitation business provides working capital to goods and services companies for the finance of commodity inventory and hedge margin. We cover a broad array of commodities, including most agricultural and soft commodities, metals and energy products.

From Bean to Cup: StoneX Global Coffee

Join Oscar Schaps, Division President Latin America, StoneX Financial Inc. - FCM Division, and Eileen Stein, Global Head of Market Intelligence, at Schaps’ coffee farm in Guatemala, where our boots on the ground perspective and deep commodities expertise adds unmatched value to our customers across the entire coffee supply chain.

 
Join Oscar Schaps, Division President Latin America, StoneX Financial Inc. - FCM Division, and Eileen Stein, Global Head of Market Intelligence, at Schaps’ coffee farm in Guatemala, where our boots on the ground perspective and deep commodities expertise adds unmatched value to our customers across the entire coffee supply chain.

Customized risk management programs for our clients

StoneX offers commodity risk management programs that help companies thrive in today’s difficult commodity environment. Our clients include but are not limited to:

  • Food and beverage manufacturers
  • Commodity processors
  • Livestock integrators
  • Farmers
  • Merchant traders
Customized risk management programs for our clients
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FAQ

What is supply chain risk management?

Supply chain management includes all the processes, systems and strategies for optimizing the marketing, procurement, storage and movement of commodities. Change is inevitable in modern supply chain management, so having all resources available to support your supply chain execution and to mitigate the risk is essential.

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    From our proprietary Market Intelligence platform, to “boots on the ground” expertise from award-winning traders and professionals, we connect our clients directly to actionable insights they can use to make more informed decisions and achieve their goals in the global markets.

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