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Introduction to Hedging with Futures

Coinciding with CESCO Week and as part of CRU's 7th World Copper Conference, The London Metal Exchange will be presenting its renowned training course over two afternoons on 9-10 April 2008 in Santiago, Chile.

With first-rate teaching by LME executives this course is aimed at all those involved in the non-ferrous metals industry and will provide an understanding of pricing basis the LME, an introduction to the principles of hedging with LME futures contracts and the chance to participate in hedging workshops.

Key reasons to attend:

- Gain a sound understanding of the workings of the LME and the non-ferrous metal contracts it trades, learning how these may be used to manage metal price risk

- Learn about the latest developments on the LME in a relaxed training environment

- Save time and money. The course is content rich and delivered to coincide with CESCO week and the 2008 CRU World Copper Conference

The course will be presented with simultaneous translation into Spanish.

Course programme:

Subject

History, organisation and services of the LME

Market terminology on the LME

Basic concepts, uses and benefits of hedging with futures

Basic hedging examples

Basic hedging workshops

Warehousing and the fundamentals of delivery

Typical hedging strategies including offset hedging, price-fix hedging (including bid/offer, spreads and margins)

Advanced hedging workshops

Location and date
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santiago, Chile

1st session: Afternoon of 9 April 2008
2nd session: Afternoon of 10 April 2008

Costs and registration
£400 per delegate.

Book your place online: Click here to book your place online via the LME online store.

Fees include course materials which are designed to serve as an effective reference guide following the event.

Refreshments are also provided. All registration fees must be paid prior to the event.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact Patricia Antúnez at the Education Department of the London Metal Exchange on +44 (0) 20 7264 5555 or e-mail lme.education@lme.com

 

7th World Copper Conference Information
8-10 April, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Santiago, Chile
 
The world's most prestigious copper conference for senior executives.

Coinciding with CESCO Week in Santiago, Chile, CRU Events' 7th World Copper Conference will consist of 2 half-days of first-rate presentations. Delegates will hear all the latest intelligence on vital topics, delivered by senior executives at the heart of the worldwide copper industry. This conference will give delegates the perfect opportunity to network with over 500 senior-level industrialists and economists from all around the world. There is simultaneous Spanish and English interpreting throughout the conference sessions.

Further information:
web: http://www.cru-copper-conference.crugroup.com/
email: cruevents@crugroup.com 
tel: +44 20 7903 2402

 

 

 
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