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Introduction to Hedging with Futures

Course description
Day two of the LME Introductory Training Course is ideal for delegates with little or no knowledge of non-ferrous metals and plastics futures and the management of price risk on the LME. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of the basics of hedging with futures covering the market terminology, pricing, trading strategies and margining of LME futures contracts.

Duration: 1 Day

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

10 March 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures ZurichBook Now
24 March 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures DubaiBook Now
08 April 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures StockholmBook Now
20 April 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures Cape TownBook Now
28 April 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
12 May 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures MoscowBook Now
19 May 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures MadridBook Now
09 June 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures KrakowBook Now
09 June 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures SeoulBook Now
16 June 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
22 June 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures IstanbulBook Now
07 July 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LimaBook Now
08 September 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
15 September 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures São PauloBook Now
22 September 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures PragueBook Now
13 October 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures LondonBook Now
04 November 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures MelbourneBook Now
09 November 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures SydneyBook Now
10 November 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures MonterreyBook Now
24 November 2010 Introduction to Hedging with Futures 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

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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