Introduction to Commodity Forwards, Futures, Options and Swaps - Virtual

This course will provide participants an understanding of commodity derivatives. These instruments are the “original” derivatives.

This is a live virtual class session accessible from any internet enabled computer anywhere in the world. All class times are listed in EDT.

No sessions currently available. Contact client services to get the next available date.
Traders, sales professionals, back office professionals, financial analysts, cash/money managers, auditors, compliance professionals, financial and bank officers, accountants and regulators.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Understand the pricing of instruments
  • Describe the settlement process
  • Understand the role of exchanges and clearinghouses
  • Describe how Margin works with derivatives
Commodity Forwards, Futures, Options and Swaps
  • Equilibrium pricing
  • Pricing through arbitrage
  • Physical versus financial settlement
  • Swap counterparty
  • Market value of a swap
  • Commodity swap price
  • Introduction to futures
  • Discussion of role of exchanges and clearing houses
  • Margin