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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!

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 Segment<ul><li>I introduce Nate to the show</li><li>Nate’s background</li><li>His experience working at big corporations</li><li>Working at Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates</li></ul>[05:14 – 18:54] Talking Trade Finance and Commodities Trading<ul><li>The ‘Aha!’ moment for Nate</li><li>Starting a community hedge fund</li><li>Nate on niche-alternative strategies</li><li>Nate breaks down commodities trading</li><li>Yields they were able to achieve</li><li>How insurance protects the downside</li><li>Transaction structure</li><li>Creating an environmental impact</li><li>Taking out mine waste</li></ul>[18:55 – 34:51] Current State of Trade Finance<ul><li>Commodities trading  today</li><li>The portfolio’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic</li><li>Nate on the Suez Canal issue</li><li>His thoughts on the status of today’s supply chain</li><li>Payment vs. bill of lading</li><li>Nate shares what a typical transaction is like in commodities trading</li><li>Nate's thoughts on FinTech</li></ul> [34:52 – 36:11] Closing Segment<ul><li>How you can connect with Nate</li><li>Final thoughts</li></ul> Tweetable 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:<ul><li><a href="https://www.yieldpointlp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Yieldpoint Stable Value Fund, L.P.</a></li></ul> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Nate via <a href="mailto:npolachek@yieldpointlp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>!Check out Yieldpoint’s <a href="https://www.yieldpointlp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/yieldpoint/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>!Connect with me:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> LIKE, 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!

Commodities Trading and Its Future with Nathaniel Polachek

Listen on —&gt; iTunes Listen on —&gt; SoundCloudTopics: Misconceptions about Commodities  Logic behind Nate’s Trades  Nate’s Edge in Trading Palladium Trade Example Using Options to Hold Winners Trading around a Core Position NASCAR &amp; Trading Guest:Nathaniel PolachekPartner &amp; Portfolio Manager at Commodity Asset Management Record Date:  5/2/19Rapid Fire:Q. What Trader has influenced your life the most and why? A. Ray DalioQ. What was one of the hardest things for you to overcome in Trading? A. Ability to risk capital without 100% knowing the answer. Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years? A. Shorter term to longer term trading. Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have? A. Passion for markets and Stamina. Q. Favorite Book About Trading? A. Margin of Safety. Q. Favorite Movie or TV Show About Trading? A. Paul Tudor Jones Documentary – 1987Q. What’s the best advice you’ve received about Trading? A. Relative returns don’t put gasoline in my yacht. Q. If you can give a piece of advice to the younger you, what would it be? A. The simplest ideas often produce the largest profits. Q. If you had to elevator pitch me your edge trading, what would it be? A. Diverse network coupled with alternative data. Q. Favorite thing to do when not working? A. Hanging with his kids  Nathaniel Polachek’s Resources: Twitter Website If you enjoyed this interview with Nathaniel &amp; the topics discussed — be sure to listen to these other episodes withLuke Gromen &amp; Andrew ThrasherMacro Philosophy – Luke GromenActive Portfolio Management — Andrew ThrasherFutures Radio is a weekly talk show hosted by 20-year futures veteran and CME member Anthony Crudele, an ex-pit trader and one of the first to trade the E-Mini S&amp;P. Each week Anthony talks with traders, CEOs, and other proven market participants about relevant trading and investing information.www.FuturesRadioShow.com

Listen on —&gt; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/futures-radio-show/id1017809838?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> Listen on —&gt; <a href="https://soundcloud.com/anthonycrudele" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a><h3>Topics:</h3><ol> <li>Misconceptions about Commodities </li> <li>Logic behind Nate’s Trades </li> <li>Nate’s Edge in Trading</li> <li>Palladium Trade Example</li> <li>Using Options to Hold Winners</li> <li>Trading around a Core Position</li> <li>NASCAR &amp; Trading</li> </ol><h3>Guest:</h3>Nathaniel PolachekPartner &amp; Portfolio Manager at Commodity Asset Management Record Date:  5/2/19<h3>Rapid Fire:</h3>Q. What Trader has influenced your life the most and why? A. Ray DalioQ. What was one of the hardest things for you to overcome in Trading? A. Ability to risk capital without 100% knowing the answer. Q. How has your trading process evolved over the years? A. Shorter term to longer term trading. Q. What is one attribute that you believe every trader should have? A. Passion for markets and Stamina. Q. Favorite Book About Trading? A. Margin of Safety. Q. Favorite Movie or TV Show About Trading? A. Paul Tudor Jones Documentary – 1987Q. What’s the best advice you’ve received about Trading? A. Relative returns don’t put gasoline in my yacht. Q. If you can give a piece of advice to the younger you, what would it be? A. The simplest ideas often produce the largest profits. Q. If you had to elevator pitch me your edge trading, what would it be? A. Diverse network coupled with alternative data. Q. Favorite thing to do when not working? A. Hanging with his kids <h3>Nathaniel Polachek’s Resources:</h3><ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/vigtrader" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.commoditylp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> </ul><h5>If you enjoyed this interview with Nathaniel &amp; the topics discussed — be sure to listen to these other episodes with</h5><h5>Luke Gromen &amp; Andrew Thrasher</h5><a href="https://www.futuresradioshow.com/podcast/240" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Macro Philosophy – Luke Gromen</a><a href="https://futuresradioshow.com/podcast/235" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Active Portfolio Management — Andrew Thrasher</a><h6>Futures Radio is a weekly talk show hosted by 20-year futures veteran and CME member Anthony Crudele, an ex-pit trader and one of the first to trade the E-Mini S&amp;P. Each week Anthony talks with traders, CEOs, and other proven market participants about relevant trading and investing information.</h6><a href="https://futuresradioshow.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.FuturesRadioShow.com</a>

Industrial Commodity Trading – Nathaniel Polachek