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Introduction to the LME and Hedging

With first-rate teaching by LME executives this course is aimed at all those involved in the 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

Duration: 1 Day

Prerequisites

None

Course details

History, organisation and services of the LME

Market terminology on the LME

Warehousing and the fundamentals of delivery

Basic concepts, uses and benefits of hedging with futures
Basic hedging examples
Basic hedging workshops

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

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Fees & Discounts

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

Early-bird discount

N.B. Please note that this discount only applies when booking 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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