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.

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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.

Helping clients attain their business goals

Whether it is for risk mitigation, trade cycle funding, or cash flow assurance, StoneX offers international commodity financing options that meet your business needs.

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Inventory finance

We offer structured inventory finance programs that help our clients optimize their fixed assets and ensure available cash flow for maximum output.

Inventory financing

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In-transit trade finance

With extensive experience in logistics and operations for worldwide deliveries and storage, StoneX provides importers, exporters and brokers with in-transit trade finance options that secure a diverse base for financing and shipping management services.

In transit trade finance

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

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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.

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Want to learn more?

Discuss your commodity and trade financing needs with a StoneX professional.

Cutting-edge platform and tools

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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StoneX: We open markets

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.

Reach

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.

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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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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