Commodity and trade financing
StoneX’s extensive experience in global supply chain logistics and operations allows us to provide clients with commodity and trade finance solutions that are tailored directly to their business needs.
Please note that our services are currently only available in the Americas and Europe.
StoneX: A leader and dedicated partner
Our clients include but are not limited to:
- Commodity processors
- Exporters
- Farmers
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Importers
- Livestock integrators
- Merchant traders
Four reasons to utilize a finance program with StoneX
- StoneX provides clients with global commodity and trade finance options that allow them to efficiently and effectively participate in the international supply chain.
- Our risk management teams have a deep understanding of using commodity financing as a means of risk mitigation to reduce exposure to commodity price fluctuations.
- Banks and other financial providers do not understand your business the way StoneX specialists do. We focus on developing long-term, close relationships with our clients to provide highly customized action plans.
- StoneX does not base decisions solely on bank profitability metrics; we focus on what the client’s business is, what it needs and where it wants to go, providing support through all its stages.
StoneX strategically utilizes commodity and trade finance instruments to protect clients against international trade risks such as currency fluctuations, issues of non-payment, political instability, or the creditworthiness of parties involved.
- Export credit
- Factoring
- Forfaiting
- Insurance
- Letter of credit
Contact a StoneX professional to learn more about how commodity and trade finance instruments can help your business effectively mitigate risk.
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FAQ
What are the benefits of trade finance?
Trade financing requires very little documentation, funds are available almost immediately, it helps reduce the risk associated with global trade, and it makes it easier for importers and exporters to transact business through trade.
What is international trade finance?
International trade is the purchase and sale of goods and services by companies in different countries, creating an international marketplace for consumers. Importers and exporters who participate in international trade require financial assistance from banks or financial institutions to execute business transactions without facing financial inconveniences. International trade finance are instruments used to provide this financial assistance.
Our market expertise, advanced platforms, global reach, culture of full transparency and commitment to our clients’ success all set us apart in the financial marketplace.
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Globality
With access to 36+ derivatives exchanges, 180+ foreign exchange markets, nearly every global securities marketplace and numerous bi-lateral liquidity venues, StoneX’s digital network and deep relationships can take clients anywhere they want to go.
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Transparency
As a publicly traded company meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance in the markets we serve; our financials and record of accomplishment are matters of public record. StoneX’s commitment to “doing the right thing over the easy thing” sets us apart in the industry and helps us build respect, client trust and new partnerships.
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Expertise
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.
StoneX Commodity Solutions, LLC (“SXCS”), a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc., trades in a variety of physical commodities, and offers customers services to help manage the risks associated with their physical product. Trading over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives is not suitable for all investors and involves substantial risk. This material does not constitute investment research and does not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual clients or recipients of this material. You are directed to seek independent investment and tax advice in connection with derivatives trading.
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