Commodities Fundamentals

This course provides an in-depth overview of commodities trading in capital markets. We will introduce the key features of commodities and go over the major commodity categories with their key drivers. Then we will explore how commodities are traded in the derivatives markets using futures and options. We will demonstrate common commodity trading strategies such as hedging, cash and carry arbitrage trading, and monthly rollover. Finally, we will discuss commodity spread trading strategies such as intramarket spreads, intermarket spreads, and strips.

About Our Expert
		Scott Powell Scott is a CFI founder and the company’s Chief Content Officer. Now based in Vancouver, Scott spent a significant portion of his career in London, New York, and Hong Kong. Scott has a passion for teaching with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering learning solutions for firms in the financial services sector — particularly in the areas of commercial banking, investment banking, capital markets, and asset management. Some of the companies he has worked with over his career include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BCI, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, ING, JP Morgan, Royal Bank of Scotland, and TD Bank, to name but a few.

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