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Introduction to Hedging with Options

This course is ideal for delegates looking for an intermediate level workshop on option theory and analysis. This intensive one-day course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of traded options. It introduces delegates to the terminology and characteristics of traded options, the principles of pricing and trading strategies. Topics include hedging with options, options pricing, options strategies and an introduction to options risk management.

Course description

This course is ideal for delegates looking for an intermediate level workshop on option theory and analysis. This intensive one-day course is designed for people with little or no knowledge of traded options. It introduces delegates to the terminology and characteristics of traded options, the principles of pricing and trading strategies. Topics include hedging with options, options pricing, options strategies and an introduction to options risk management.

Prerequisites: Previous knowledge of the LME and LME future contracts

Duration: 1 Day

Course details

Introduction, futures and options - risk implications
Option market participants and their risk profiles
Hedging with options
Options workshop
Hedging with options continued, including pricing and delta hedging using options model
Option strategies including recap of morning, min/max and synthetic hedges examples
Hedging outcomes using varying strategies
Hedging grid showing results per previous examples
Questions and answers

Dates and Locations

10 July 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options New YorkBook Now
15 July 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options MiamiBook Now
05 August 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options JohannesburgBook Now
10 September 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options LondonBook Now
24 September 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options Buenos AiresBook Now
30 September 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options San DiegoBook Now
02 October 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options São PauloBook Now
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02 December 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options TokyoBook Now
07 December 2009 Introduction to Hedging with Options SingaporeBook Now

Fees & Discounts

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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%

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Additional delegate discount

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 £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.

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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