Fundamentals of Energy Futures

The Oxford Princeton Programme

Short course

In Houston, Tx (USA), London, Uk, Calgary, Ab (Canada) and 8 other venues

£ 660 + VAT

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Description

  • Duration

    1 Day

Suitable for: Class delegates include everyone from trade support staff all the way up to senior management - anyone who needs to learn the basics for the first time or sharpen their skills on futures terminology and trading. This programme deals with many different energy commodities, including oil, gas and electricity.

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Location

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Atlantic City, Nj (USA)

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On request
Calgary, Ab (Canada)

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On request
Cape Town, South Africa ((Indicate))

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On request
Houston, Tx (USA)

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On request
Las Vegas, Nv (USA)

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On request
London, Uk (London)

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On request
New York, Ny (USA)

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On request
Rome, Italy (Italy)

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On request
Singapore ((Indicate))

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On request
Toronto, On (Canada)

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On request
Zug, Switzerland ((Indicate))

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On request
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Course programme

Fundamentals of Energy Futures

Course Summary
This highly interactive workshop is a great introduction to exchange traded futures contracts. Delegates will leave with an in-depth knowledge of futures contracts and markets - specifically those related to energy. This introductory one-day course includes a trading simulation and a comprehensive review at the end.
8CPE creditsawarded for this course .
Programme Level : Basic

  • The development and characteristics of futures contracts
  • Where and ho- energy futures contracts are traded
  • Delivery of futures contracts
  • Long vs. Short positions
  • Ho- to mark-to-market (realized vs. unrealized profits and losses)
  • Players in the futures markets (hedgers, speculators and locals)
  • Intermonth, intercommodity and intermarket spreads
  • Measuring the market with volume and open interest
  • The importance of liquidity
  • The roles of the clearinghouse
  • The use and purpose of Initial and Variation Margins
  • Other delivery options: ADPs and EFPs
  • The problems of basis risk
  • Types of orders: Stop, Limit, and Market

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