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Maximizing assets through inventory financing
StoneX provides its clients with inventory finance options that secure seasonal cash flow, increase supplies of inventory and efficiently manage working capital.
The StoneX approach to inventory financing
Institutional-grade services
Many small to medium-sized businesses have less access to working capital and banking facilities. We cater to this client base by providing them with the institutional-grade services they need to effectively manage their inventory needs.
Customizable programs
StoneX provides the sophistication of a large financial bank but tailored to the size of your business. We work to develop close relationships with our clients so that we can offer financing solutions that help you meet your goals.
Efficient processes
Because of our advanced infrastructure and systems, we are able to move fast. The processing of your deals will not be delayed by any approval or documenting requirements that banks place on their clients.
Explore StoneX’s inventory finance programs
StoneX provides a variety of financing solutions that smooth out the financial effects of seasonal cash flow fluctuations and help businesses achieve higher sales volumes.
Commodity finance programs
Our inventory finance programs operate across several commodities including grains, coffee, cocoa, cotton, lumber and metals.
Sales/repurchase finance program
For customers that need to manage their inventory holdings to build their business, we offer a commodity sale and repurchase program that provides incremental liquidity. This straightforward program is a sale and repurchase transaction of your inventory with StoneX.
The transaction specifies the commodity, quantity, price and tenor of the transaction at the time the sale confirmation is executed. We have the flexibility to structure the program based on your specific needs and can offer varying advance rates and cost structures to align with your business objectives.
Enhanced sales/repurchase finance program
For customers that need more than just working capital to build their business, StoneX offers an enhanced commodity sale and repurchase program that can not only provide incremental liquidity across most of the soft and agricultural commodities, but additionally provide origination, merchandising and margin management as needed.
This program allows StoneX to tailor a program to uniquely fit the needs of your business, drawing from our own extensive origination, merchandising, margin management and logistics experience.
Margin finance program
For customers who are looking for flexibility in their working capital and to diversify their sales and merchandising capacity, we offer financing options that remove the margin burden and provide businesses with the ability to pick the best basis over time.
This program offers clients access to dynamic pricing structures and a larger suite of products while streamlining the process and eliminating margin requirements.
Trade finance program
For importers, exporters, and brokers in the soft commodities, StoneX offers Trade Finance Programs tailored directly to your business needs. Our professionals have extensive experience in logistics, finance and operations for worldwide deliveries and storage.
StoneX can advance funds against collateral of coffee, cocoa and other soft commodities to provide the incremental financing to help our customers maximize their business.
Industry-specific financing programs
We offer industry-specific financing programs that include elements of inventory financing, margin management, merchandising and feedstock origination.
Ethanol feedstock finance program
StoneX provides working capital financing for ethanol plants through our feedstock financing program. In this program, StoneX finances feedstock and maintains the hedge account for the corn inputs needed by an ethanol plant.
Biodiesel feedstock finance program
StoneX provides procurement and working capital financing for biodiesel plants through our feedstock financing program. In this program, StoneX originates feedstock and sells it to the biodiesel plant on a credit basis.
Our impact
Working capital solution – enhanced procurement repo
StoneX finances hedge margin on forward contracts and inventory in storage
- Client enters forward purchases (fixed price or fixed board) from suppliers
- Client enters a back-to-back transaction to forward sell the commodity to StoneX on equivalent terms
- StoneX carries short futures contracts and is responsible for hedge margin
- Upon receipt of the commodity, client sells commodity to StoneX (i.e. issuance of warehouse receipts); StoneX pays the client; client pays the supplier
Client benefit
- StoneX finances inventory holdings and all margin associated starting from the forward contract freeing up capital for the client
- Eliminates risk of being stopped out of a position due to market volatility
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Upcoming events
ETCSEE
Third party events|Europe|Language: English
June 10 - June 11, 2026
Budapest, Hungary
How are shifting energy markets shaping trading strategies across Europe this year?
StoneX Energy is pleased to attend ETCSEE - Energy Trading Central & South Eastern Europe in Budapest as a Strategic Sponsor, June 10–11.
Join the team to discuss market developments, share insights and connect with peers across the energy trading community.
StoneX Grains Conference & Drinks Event
StoneX events|Europe|Language: English
June 11, 2026
Paris, France
Join us on Thursday, June 11 for a one-day exclusive event in the heart of Paris. Come discover innovative solutions from a global leader, StoneX, combined with Plantureux's renowned reputation in the French physical and derivatives markets, and the products we offer. From Clearing & Execution to OTC, we have financial tools to help clients protect margins and reach their overall business goals. After the event, enjoy an evening of drinks with industry colleagues.
Arlan Suderman’s Market Outlook
Webinars|North America|Language: English
June 11, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m. CT
Stay informed throughout the year with Arlan Suderman’s Market Outlook 2026. Each session highlights the USDA data, global narratives, and market forces shaping price direction, offering practical guidance for navigating changing conditions.
June topics will include:
- The U.S. Midwest growing season gains momentum as the Brazil safrinha corn growing season nears its end. How will the weather impact crops in both regions?
- What do the early season crop condition ratings tell us for the potential for the U.S. corn and soybean crops?
- The USDA shocked the trade with its low winter wheat production estimate in May. How could that change in June? Will a small crop get smaller?
- An update on the Iran conflict, and it’s anticipated impact on longer-term crop production cycles.
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With access to 40+ 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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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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