Mechanics of Futures & Options and Hedging Strategies
- Regular price
- $5,000.00
- Sale price
- $5,000.00
- Regular price
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In today’s volatile markets, theoretical knowledge alone is not enough. This course delivers practical, experience-based training designed to build real-world risk management capability.
Participants learn how to structure hedge strategies, quantify risk exposure, manage margin requirements, and apply option strategies in uncertain price environments. The focus is on using these tools effectively, not just understanding them.
The program covers the core mechanics of trading across physical markets, futures, and options, then moves into active risk management, including hedging and spread strategies. It also introduces key analytical frameworks: market structure, seasonality, fundamentals, and technical analysis to support better decision-making.
The final segment focuses on options and strategy development, including practical use of puts and calls, synthetic positions, and the impact of the Greeks. Concepts are reinforced through applied examples and case discussions.
By the end, participants will be better equipped to manage risk, navigate volatility, and make more informed trading decisions.
Additional specialized courses offered in supply chain risk, contractual risk, and market fundamentals.
Judy brings more than two decades of experience instructing risk management and trading courses worldwide. Participants gain more than just definitions and formulas–you learn how these instruments work in practice, under real market pressures, and within the framework of corporate decision-making.
- Buying and selling commodities —cash/physical market, forward futures, and options
- Hedging with commodity futures and managing futures spreads
- Risk transfer and strategy basics for all levels
- Market structures and seasonality analysis
- Practical strategies for using puts and calls
- Synthetic positions and advanced option pricing ("the Greeks")
- Understanding relevant fundamentals
- Technical analysis primer
- OTC derivatives overview
- Strategy development with select case studies
- On-location workshops (tailored to your team's needs)
- Virtual training sessions for individuals and companies
- 4-Day intensive programs (beginner/intermediate): $5,000 per participant
- 4-Day intensive programs (intermediate/advanced): $5,000 per participant
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