First Capitol Risk Management provides consulting and brokerage services in agricultural, energy and environmental commodities. For over fifteen years our principals have assisted commodity producers, processors, end-users and traders in capturing opportunity and minimizing risk.
First Capitol provides brokerage services for OTC commodity derivatives and physical commodities. Futures brokerage and clearing is provided through First Capitol Group on all major global futures exchanges.
First Capitol's commodity risk management consulting services included proprietary market research, strategic advisory, and comprehensive structured risk management programs.
First Capitol acts as a valued partner to provide commodity market insight, market access and trade execution.
Team
- Will Babler - Principal
- Carl Babler - Principal
- Chris Atten - Principal
- Chris Wilson - Market Analyst
- Rachel Droessler - Carbon Administration
- Kim Voigts - Broker
- Kevin Wagner - Broker
- Karen Voigts - Broker
Philosophy
- Risk - Commodity price direction cannot be consistently predicted and commodity price volatility is persistent. With volatility comes risk and opportunity. Acknowledging and defining price risk is the first step in developing a successful commodity trading and risk management program. First Capitol's singular focus is to define and manage commodity risk for our clients.
- Strategy - First Capitol tailors risk management strategies to the specific needs of our clients. Our strategies are dynamic and adjust to market conditions by making use of optimal futures, options, OTC and cash market tools. We work with our clients to build strategies that fully complement their financial goals, risk tolerance and cash market activities.
- Consistency - Defining price risk and selecting a strategy are the building blocks of a successful risk management program. Consistency in execution is the final critical component. First Capitol works with our clients to develop a written commodity risk management policy that guides the consistent application of a structured risk management program.
Clients
- Commodity Producers, Processors, End Users and Traders