Understanding Commodity Markets and Commodity Trading

This course covers all aspects of the commodity classes, commodity investment and the principal price drivers in both the physical and on the exchanges, producer, manufacturer and user supply/demand characteristics and pricing. Over three intensive days you will learn: ï The fundamental characteristics and trading risks of commodity markets ï How to capitalise on the different opportunities each sector presents ï How each commodity trades ñ the physical, the exchanges and the products ï Practical trading strategies and techniques for the different commodity markets, including: Base metals, energy, softs and precious metals ï How to optimise your use of commodity derivatives as a robust trading and hedging tool Agenda Summary ï Introduction to the Commodity Markets ï The Energy Markets ï Understanding the Base Metals ï The Mechanics of Gold and Precious Metals ï Getting to Grips with Agricultural Products ï Trading Commodities on Fundamentals ï Trading Commodities with Charts ñ Technical Analysis