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Introduction to Physical Trading and Warehousing

Course description

This course aims at providing an overview of physical trading and the role of the LME in it. It is intended for physical and futures market users to understand the value that LME services can add to their physical trading transactions.

The course will look at the different stages involved in the pricing of physical transactions, physical trading flows, and common issues to bring these commodities to consumption areas. It will also look at ways of assessing risk management tools in the industry.

Duration: 1 Day

Who should attend

Individuals working within the following business areas would benefit from attending: procurement, finance, risk management, treasury, sales and commercial.

Prerequisites

None

Course details

Products and market overview

  • Non ferrous - Aluminium, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Tin
  • Steel and Plastics

Logistics

  • Basic INCO terms and their use
Actual physical trading
  • Commercial techniques
  • Pricing mechanism
  • P/L
  • Contracts
  • Shipping the products: carriers and documents

Role of the LME in physical trading 

  • Risk Management in physical trading
  • LME prices
  • LME Warehousing

Dates and Locations

14 June 2010 Introduction to Physical Trading and Warehousing LondonBook Now
15 October 2010 Introduction to Physical Trading and Warehousing 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%

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, or telephone +44 (0) 20 7264 5555. for other LME courses and course dates.
 
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