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Fundamental Analysis


Our Fundamental Analysis course will give you insight into a widely used form of market analysis for commodities markets.

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Duration: 1 Day

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if you want to develop a practical understanding of fundamental analysis of the metal industries via the examination of ‘real-world’ and real-time market scenarios. No previous knowledge of the subject is required; however, a basic understanding of the LME market and futures terminology would be beneficial.


Benefits for you

Gain a full understanding of the factors that contribute to the movements in the prices of metals – including macroeconomics, supply and demand, and industry dynamics.

Benefits for your organisation

Organisations can benefit from having employees who are able to analyse industry and market trends for future price forecasting within the metal industry.

What will you learn?

  • Gain a solid understanding of the key principles of fundamental analysis through market modelling and demand and production forecasting
  • Get clear industry insight through detailed work on relevant case studies
  • Benefit from an interactive learning environment where analytical exercises are undertaken in groups

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge of the subject is required; however, a basic understanding of the LME market and futures terminology would be beneficial.

 

Course details

Brief Overview of Core Economic theory 
Supply
    - Sources of Data
    - Capacity and actual production
    - LME and Market Stocks
Demand
     - Consuming industries
     - Projected growth in consumption
     - Regional vs. Global
     - Substitution
Supply/Demand balance - trade flow, exports/imports
Macroeconomic data - GDP, interest rates, opportunity costs, trade/investment finance
Microeconomic data  - Costs of production, fixed vs. variable costs
Geological and political data

Dates and Locations

10 February 2012 Fundamental Analysis LondonBook Now
03 May 2012 Fundamental Analysis LondonBook Now
29 June 2012 Fundamental Analysis LondonBook Now

Fees & Discounts

Please choose a date and location above to confirm course pricing.

Early-bird discount

Book 60 or more days prior to the day of the course

10%

Multiple booking discount

When booking the Technical Analysis course in the same month

save £120
Additional delegate discount
 
Please note: Orders must be placed simultaneously for the discount to apply
£20 

Fees include all course materials, lunch and refreshments.

All registration fees must be paid prior to the event.

Please note that the dress code is smart casual.

All LME courses are delivered in English unless otherwise stated.

Prices are per delegate. Please note that VAT will be added to all the courses taking place in the UK.

For more information about this course and other LME training courses, Contact us via our contact form or telephone +44 (0) 20 7264 5555. Check the course calendar for other LME courses and course dates.
 
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