Episode 17 with Ed Turner

In this episode, we welcome Ed Turner, an experienced commodity trader with over a decade in the energy markets. Ed discusses his journey from trading base metals at Mitsubishi UFJ to leading Mandara’s trading desk. Now a Senior Trader at Gunvor and an entrepreneur with Shogun Sakes Ltd., he shares insights on navigating oil trading dynamics, the transition from large firms to smaller, high-intensity environments, and the importance of risk management. Ed also explores the psychological aspects of trading and his shift from market-making to a more strategic, balanced approach.

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Our mission with the Strong Source podcast is to educate and inform, by creating a community where experts and guests from the entire commodity industry can share their unique perspectives. Martijn, ex-cacao trader, and Alexander, ex-dairy trader and founder of Vesper, have a deep-passion for this industry, which inspired them to start this venture: "We’ll be sharing our personal experiences, the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way, and give you a glimpse of what to expect in our future episodes." This podcast is powered by Vesper, the leading commodity platform.