Please note: None of the information in any episode of this podcast constitutes financial advice.

This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by founder, Lee Safar.

Our returning guest in this series is the owner of boutique commodities brokerage, DeCarley Trading, Carley Garner.

The focus of this series is the current pricing volatility of the coffee futures market.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Carley dive deep into the complexities of coffee price volatility and hedging strategies.

Carley offers valuable insights on how producers and coffee roasters can navigate the turbulent market by utilizing hedging to manage risk. The conversation covers essential topics such as opening a brokerage account, understanding futures and options, the cost of hedging, and the pros and cons of different hedging approaches.

The episode also discusses the challenges posed by the ICE exchange (C-Market) and explores potential solutions to make hedging more accessible.

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Price Volatility

00:38 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant

01:16 Series Overview and Importance of Hedging

01:48 Starting the Hedging Process for Coffee Producers

02:51 Opening a Brokerage Account for Hedging

04:13 Hedging Strategies and Considerations

06:03 Guidance and Support in Hedging

07:25 Challenges and Costs of Hedging Coffee

10:19 Advice for Coffee Buyers and Roasters

19:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading here:

Website: https://www.decarleytrading.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Carley-Garner/author/B001KD205O?store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&linkCode=sl2&tag=carley-20&linkId=466d3232187ba7f7a89e73df1e785b89&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar

https://www.mapitforward.coffee

https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee

https://www.instagram.com/leesafar

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