FAQ — Tazari

Question 1

What types of businesses does Tazari work with?

Accepted Answer

We work with small and medium-sized businesses across manufacturing, food service, retail, logistics, and any industry where input costs are a significant portion of revenue. If cost volatility keeps you up at night, we can probably help.

Question 2

Do I need financial expertise to use Tazari?

Accepted Answer

No. That's the whole point. We handle all the complexity — from exposure analysis to instrument selection to execution. You tell us what costs concern you; we handle the rest.

Question 3

How long does it take to get started?

Accepted Answer

Most clients are hedged within 2–3 weeks of our first conversation. The intake process takes about an hour, and we typically deliver a risk analysis within 5 business days.

Question 4

What costs can Tazari hedge?

Accepted Answer

We can hedge exposure to raw material, energy (electricity, natural gas, diesel), agricultural commodities, metals, freight rates, and foreign exchange. If you have a material cost exposure to a traded market, we can likely build a hedge around it.

Question 5

Can I lose money on a hedge?

Accepted Answer

A hedge is designed to offset losses in your underlying business — not to generate profit. If the market moves in your favour, your hedge may show a loss, but your actual input costs will be lower. The goal is predictability, not speculation.

Question 6

Is there a minimum contract size?

Accepted Answer

No. We've specifically designed Tazari to serve businesses that are too small for traditional commodity desks. We work with businesses of all sizes.

Question 7

How does Tazari charge for its services?

Accepted Answer

We charge a monthly membership fee and a low fee on your hedge program. There are no hidden transaction fees or commissions. You'll know the full cost before we start.

Question 8

What's the minimum commitment?

Accepted Answer

We offer both one-time hedge execution and ongoing advisory relationships. There's no long-term commitment required to get started.

Everything you need to know.

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