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Introduction to Hedging with Futures

This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the basics of hedging with futures, covering market terminology, trading strategies and margining of LME futures contracts.

Duration: 1 Day

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if you want to know more about metals futures and the management of price risk on the LME. It is advised that you take Introduction to the LME before attending this course to fully benefit from this session.

Benefits for you

This course aims to provide you with a fundamental knowledge of price risk management in the metal industry. You will develop a comprehensive and practical understanding of the benefits of hedging with futures through highly interactive workshops which are based on typical examples of the types of risk scenarios prevailing in the metal industry.

Benefits for your organisation

This course will help your organisation by highlighting the key benefits of hedging futures in terms of minimising the impact of price volatility. The interactive format of the course gives employees the knowledge of how to apply hedging theory within the context of their organisation.

What will you learn?

  • Learn how effective price risk management can be achieved with LME services
  • Understand the benefits of hedging with futures across all sectors of industry
  • Work through interactive workshops on hedging futures
  • Gain an understanding of the role that clearing and the LCH.Clearnet play in establishing trades

 

Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of the LME

Course details

Overview of the LME market

Basic concepts, uses and benefits of hedging with futures

Basic hedging examples - offset and price-fix hedging

Workshop - offset and price-fix hedging
Typical hedging strategies
LME Clearing
Hedging workshops
Pricing and Hedging on the Monthly Average Settlement Price
Workshops on Monthly Average Settlement Price hedging
Questions and answers

Dates and Locations

13 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures SantiagoBook Now
20 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
27 June 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures TorontoBook Now
04 July 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures SingaporeBook Now
11 July 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures DubaiBook Now
12 September 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
19 September 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures Sao PauloBook Now
26 September 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures New OrleansBook Now
17 October 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
23 October 2012 Introduction to Hedging with Futures BilbaoBook 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

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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