David Goldstein
50 posts
David is the Head Editor at Commodity Trading Guru. He's a former trader at a large international trading house in Switzerland, with over 10 years of experience in physical and paper markets. He lives in Geneva, with frequent visits to NYC, London, and Singapore.
The Largest European Specialty Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee has been growing for the last 30 years, and it’s completely revolutionizing the coffee trading industry.…
April 18, 2021
3TG Conflict Metals & Minerals
Conflict metals and minerals are extracted in conflict areas where their production and sale finance and perpetuate the…
April 17, 2021
Starting A Commodity Trading Career With Previous Work Experience
Starting a career in commodities as an experienced professional is less common than the traditional apprenticeship model of…
November 25, 2020
The 3 Types Of Commodity Traders
Commodity trading is a general term, but not all commodities traders do the same. Generally speaking, there are…
November 22, 2020
A Brief Guide To The Wholesale Electricity Market
The electricity markets are gaining importance as traditional fossil fuels are slowly phased out of the energy mix.…
November 8, 2020
A Brief Guide To El Niño & La Niña (ENSO)
Quite often one hears in the news about El Niño and La Niña in relation to commodity production…
October 10, 2020
Do You Have Potential As A Commodity Trader?
Commodities trading has become a fashionable career choice in times of algorithmic trading. But are more of a…
October 4, 2020
Who Moves The Oil Markets? Meet The World’s Largest Oil Traders
The oil industry is immense. So many companies are involved in the oil supply chain. But what are…
September 27, 2020
Finished Oil Products Overview: From Methane To Carbon Black
Oil refiners process crude oil into mainly motor gasoline and distillates such as diesel and heating oil, but…
September 20, 2020
All You Need To Know About Rubber (Natural & Synthetic)
A relatively modern commodity, rubber, the raw material for tires and many other finished goods, is a complex…
August 5, 2020