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    November 13, 2022

    SMU Spotlight: Knocking Down Risk With Rock Trading Advisors

    Written by Becca Moczygemba

    The flat rolled steel market can be a challenging environment to manage risk. Much like a boxer, you must engage in various strategies to protect yourself. When the hits start coming, fancy footwork may not be enough.

    Steel Market Update (SMU) caught up with David Feldstein, owner of Rock Trading Advisors, and got some insight on how to bob and weave during those tough fights.

    Becca Moczygemba

    Becca Moczygemba is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. She has been in the steel industry since 2017, specializing in flat-rolled products. Prior to joining SMU, she held positions at Mitsui & Co. and Kloeckner Metals. Becca has a BA in Organizational/Corporate Communication from the University of Houston and an MBA from Norwich University. Contact Becca at becca@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1000.

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