Risk Quantification
The Company provides risk quantification and market exposure analysis. Based on its forecasts of commodity and transportation markets, the Company quantifies exposures arising from fluctuations in commodity prices, raw-material costs and transportation expenses.
These analyses incorporate mathematical models for the assessment of volatility, enabling clients to evaluate risk levels across specific areas of their business operations.
Where relevant, the analysis may incorporate published forward-market indicators and freight and commodity futures data solely as inputs into the assessment of expected market conditions.
The services are analytical and informational only. Foristra is not a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) and does not recommend, execute or arrange transactions, manage client assets or positions, or act as a broker or financial intermediary. All commercial and operational decisions remain solely with the client.
Risk Identification and Quantification
Assessment of price and market risks across the areas of business operations covered by the relevant analysis
Market Dynamics Modeling
Statistical and quantitative models for forecasting commodity prices, freight rates and their volatility
Forward-Market Indicators
Analysis of forward-market data as inputs into market-exposure assessment
Exposure and Sensitivity Metrics
Mathematical models quantify risk levels and sensitivities within the areas covered by the relevant analysis
Ongoing Market Monitoring
Ongoing review and updating of forecasts, models and exposure estimates as market conditions evolve