Commodity Markets

Commodity prices seem to be setting record highs practically every day. Given the global interconnectedness of commodity markets with capital markets, financial professionals need a deeper understanding of how these markets work and what influences their price movements and risks. Increasing pressure to regulate these markets is also changing the commodity investment landscape.

This two day interactive course is tailored for finance professionals who need to understand the mechanics of and products in commodity markets. The course will consist of an interactive lecture, case studies, and in-depth exercises. Additionally, relevant articles highlighting recent market trends in commodity markets will supplement this course.

13-Apr-2009 -- 14-Apr-2009New YorkUSD$2475register
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live		email course to a friend
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Mon Tue Level: Basicemail a sales rep
CPE Credits: 14.0print this course

02-Sep-2009 -- 03-Sep-2009StamfordUSD$2475register
NY Institute of Finance - Stamford, CT9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live		email course to a friend
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Wed Thu Level: Basicemail a sales rep
CPE Credits: 14.0print this course

22-Oct-2009 -- 23-Oct-2009New YorkUSD$2475register
NY Institute of Finance - Downtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live		email course to a friend
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Thu Fri Level: Basicemail a sales rep
CPE Credits: 14.0print this course

Finance professionals who need to understand the mechanics of and products in commodity markets.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the different types of commodity markets (energy; metals; softs; grains; livestock)
  • Evaluate factors influencing commodity markets
  • Compare and contrast mechanics of key commodity derivatives
  • Identify mechanics of delivery and settlement in commodity trading
None.
Day I
Module I: What are Commodity Markets and their Use?
  • Compare and contrast the different commodity markets:
  • - Energy (oil; gas; electricity)
  • - Metals (base; precious; strategic; minor)
  • - Soft (coffee; sugar; cocoa)
  • - Grains and oilseeds
  • - Livestock and others
  • Identify risks in commodity markets
Module I: What are Commodity Markets and their Use?

Module II: Key Factors Influencing Commodities Pricing

  • Identify key factors influencing commodities prices:
  • - Country and economic risks
  • - Fundamental supply and demand
  • - Weather and external events
  • - Processing demand
Module II: Key Factors Influencing Commodities Pricing

Module III: Mechanics of Commodity Derivatives

  • Identify mechanics of major commodity derivatives: forwards; futures; swaps; options
  • Define energy spreads
  • Define strip trading
  • Evaluate risks of commodity derivatives
Module III: Mechanics of Commodity Derivatives

Day II
Module IV: Commodities Trading
  • Compare and contrast OTC and exchange trading
  • Evaluate the role of commodities exchanges
  • Identify trading, settlement, and clearing mechanics
  • - Role of clearing house in exchanges
  • Identify key regulators of the commodities markets
  • - Commodity Futures Trading Commission
  • - SEC
Module IV: Commodities Trading

Module V: Commodity Derivatives Pricing

  • Identify pricing mechanics
  • Define backwardation and contango
  • Examine effect of short squeezes
Module V: Commodity Derivatives Pricing

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 6 month subscription to the Financial Times and FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the application process and are limited to one per client. For questions about your subscriptions call 800-628-8088 or email uscirculation@ft.com. US and Canada enrollees only.

Lunch included for all students taking day classes.