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Exploring the Essential Features of “Scott Powell – CFI Education – Commodities Fundamentals”
Commodities Fundamentals
Commodities are the backbone of everything we buy and use nowadays and a key asset class that trades in a unique way. Dive into this commodities trading course and learn all about this special market.
- Learn how commodities are classified and traded in capital markets
- Master common commodity trading strategies
- Understand what drives commodities prices
Overview
Commodities Fundamentals Overview
This course provides an in-depth overview of commodities trading in capital markets. We will introduce the key features of commodities and go over the major commodity categories with their key drivers. Then we will explore how commodities are traded in the derivatives markets using futures and options. We will demonstrate common commodity trading strategies such as hedging, cash and carry arbitrage trading, and monthly rollover. Finally, we will discuss commodity spread trading strategies such as intramarket spreads, intermarket spreads, and strips.
Commodities Fundamentals Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define commodities and their key features
- Identify the major commodity categories
- Discuss the drivers of the commodities in different categories
- Undertake commodity trading strategies using futures and options
- Explain commodity spreads and common spread trading strategies
Who should take this course?
This introductory commodities course is perfect for students interested in commodities derivatives and trading strategies. This course provides a comprehensive overview of commodities. It is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in investment banking, sales, trading, treasury, or other areas of finance that require an understanding of commodities.
What you’ll learn
Commodities Overview
Course Introduction
Learning Objectives
Downloadable Files
What Is a Commodity
What Makes Commodities Tradeable
How Are Commodities Traded
Who Trades Commodities and Why
Exchange-Traded vs. Over-The-Counter
Interactive Exercise 1
Major Commodity Categories
Grains and Oilseeds
Main Drivers of Grains and Oilseeds
Soft Commodities (Softs)
Livestock
Interactive Exercises 2
Energy – Crude Oil and Gasoline
Energy – Natural Gas and Electricity
Interactive Exercise 3
Metals – Base and Gold
Metals – Silver, Platinum, and Palladium
Differences Between Commodities
Interactive Exercise 4
Midway Check-in
Commodity Trading Strategies
Commodity Futures Contract
Commodity Futures Contract Refinitiv Example
Commodity Futures Available Contracts Refinitiv Example
Using Futures to Hedge
Interactive Exercise 5
The Relationship Between Commodity Spot and Futures Prices
Cash and Carry Arbitrage
Cash and Carry Arbitrage Case Study
Monthly Rolls
Interactive Exercise 6
Commodity Options Contracts
Value on Expiration Date
In-the-Money At-the-Money Out-of-the-Money
Interactive Exercise 7
Options Case Study – Part 1
Options Case Study – Part 2
Options Case Study – Part 2 Summary
Commodities Spread Trading
Commodity Spread Trading Overview
Intramarket Spread
Intermarket Spread – Crush Spread
Crush Spread Example
Intermarket Spread – Energy Spread
Crack Spread Example
Intermarket Spread – Metals
Futures Strip Trades
Interactive Exercise 8
Course Summary
Download Case Study Solutions
Course Summary
Qualified Assessment
Qualified Assessment
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