Commodities Trading and Its Future with Nathaniel Polachek

Nathaniel Polachek is a managing member of Yieldpoint Stable Value Fund, L.P., and an equity owner at Commodity Asset Management, LLC. Nate also has a wide experience as a trader for big corporations like Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates. In this episode, Nate breaks down commodities trading and the overall space of trade finance. He talks about the current state of commodities trading and how it can create an impact on society and the environment. Ready to learn about commodities trading? Join us and listen in![00:01 – 05:13] Opening SegmentI introduce Nate to the showNate’s backgroundHis experience working at big corporationsWorking at Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates[05:14 – 18:54] Talking Trade Finance and Commodities TradingThe ‘Aha!’ moment for NateStarting a community hedge fundNate on niche-alternative strategiesNate breaks down commodities tradingYields they were able to achieveHow insurance protects the downsideTransaction structureCreating an environmental impactTaking out mine waste[18:55 – 34:51] Current State of Trade FinanceCommodities trading  todayThe portfolio’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemicNate on the Suez Canal issueHis thoughts on the status of today’s supply chainPayment vs. bill of ladingNate shares what a typical transaction is like in commodities tradingNate's thoughts on FinTech[34:52 – 36:11] Closing SegmentHow you can connect with NateFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes“A part of the way we mitigate against that risk is just having a big portfolio, doing deals in 30 different countries across a lot of different commodities. Just diversity in the book. That's how we try to approach things... We recognize that things could happen, but we just try to mitigate those risks as best as we can.” - Nathaniel PolachekResources Mentioned:Yieldpoint Stable Value Fund, L.P.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Nate via email!Check out Yieldpoint’s website and LinkedIn!Connect with me:LinkedInLIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US  A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.