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Introduction to Hedging with Futures

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.

Programme

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
Average price hedging
Average price hedging workshops
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 Date  Location  Venue  Time  
14/05/2008 London The Baltic Exchange
St Mary Axe, London
EC3A 8BH
8.30am-16.45pm Book now
18/06/2008 London The Baltic Exchange
St Mary Axe, London
EC3A 8BH
8.30am-16.45pm Book now
16/07/2008 London The Baltic Exchange
St Mary Axe, London
EC3A 8BH
8.30am-16.45pm Book now
03/09/2008 London To be confirmed 8.30am-16.45pm Book now
15/10/2008 London The Baltic Exchange
St Mary Axe, London
EC3A 8BH
8.30am-16.45pm Book now
12/11/2008 London The Baltic Exchange
St Mary Axe, London
EC3A 8BH
8.30am-16.45pm Book now

Course fees

 

Per delegate

N.B. Please note that a 17.5% VAT rate will be added to all the courses taking place in the UK

 £450   

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%

Multiple booking discount

Book any 2 days

Book all 3 days for only £1000

 

 save £125

 save £225

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.

Further information

Click here to view all LME course dates in 2008 and to book your place online. 

For more information about this course and other LME training courses, email lme.education@lme.com or telephone +44 (0) 20 7264 5555.

 
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