For Hedgers & Investors - Direct Access to the Global Commodities Markets
Structural changes in the supply & demand of energy and raw materials have created new risks and opportunities. Robust global growth, emerging economies, and a shifting geo-political landscape indicate that price volatility in markets for finite, natural resources is set to persist. In addition, the emergence of Commodities markets as a distinct, low-correlation asset class has seen a large influx of investors seeking diversification. Whether for hedging or investment purposes, WestLB, with strong track records in Project & Commodity Finance and Asset Management, now offers clients advisory and cash-settled trading services in a variety of Global Commodities markets.
Our services in overview:
- Market-Making: pricing, execution & order management from our Düsseldorf and Sydney trading desks
- Tailor-made advice & solutions – including bespoke market analysis, scenarios & trading options
- Client training – We offer tailored education on the extensive spectrum of Commodity products and traded instruments
- Trader-oriented research – highly acclaimed European & Asian ‘Trader’s Talk’ report
Active dealing in the following products:
- OTC, cash-settled contracts in the following products & instruments:
- Precious Metals: Spot, Forwards, Options & Leasing for Gold*, Silver, Platinum & Palladium
- Industrial Metals: Forwards, Swaps, Cap/Floors for Copper, Aluminium, Nickel, Zinc, Lead and Tin
- Oil, Refined & Energy products: Swaps, Cap/Floors for Crude, Fuel, Gas Oil, Jet & NatGas
- Investment basket certificates
- Structured Products
*WestLB is a member of the London Bullion Markets Association