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Introduction to Hedging with Options

This course is designed to introduce you to the terminology and characteristics of traded options, the principles of how option pricing models work and hedging strategies. The course will highlight how the theory of hedging with options can be implemented at an organisational level.

Duration: 1 Day

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if you have little or no knowledge of traded options and want to know more about the use of options as a price risk management tool in the metal industry.

Benefits for you

Get a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and characteristics of traded options and TAPOs (Traded Average Price Options) and the outcome of using different hedging strategies through this workshop-based course.

Benefits for your organisation

Organisations can benefit from having employees who can apply a full understanding of traded options to their day-to-day activities and management of price risk in the metal market.

What will you learn?

  • Learn about options market participants and their risk profiles
  • Develop a knowledge of option hedging strategies and their outcomes
  • Learn the practical skills required when applying options theory to hedging scenarios in our interactive workshops

Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of the LME and LME future contracts

Course details

Introduction, futures and options - risk implications
Option market participants and their risk profiles
Hedging with options
Options workshop
Hedging with options continued, including pricing and delta hedging using options model
Zero cost strategies
Traded Average Price Options and workshop
Hedging outcomes using varying strategies
Questions and answers

Dates and Locations

23 February 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options SingaporeBook Now
22 March 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options GenevaBook Now
22 March 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options DubaiBook Now
29 March 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options LondonBook Now
27 April 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options ChicagoBook Now
11 May 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options TokyoBook Now
11 May 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options LondonBook Now
17 May 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options BilbaoBook Now
24 May 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options DusseldorfBook Now
31 May 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options BangkokBook Now
14 June 2012 Introduction to Hedgings with Options SantiagoBook Now
14 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options San FranciscoBook Now
21 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options SeoulBook Now
21 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options LondonBook Now
28 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options TorontoBook Now
05 July 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options SingaporeBook Now
12 July 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Options DubaiBook 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%

Additional delegate discount

N.B. 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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