À propos de ce cours
Combine the world of commodities with the flexibility of options. This course teaches how to use calls and puts on products like oil, natural gas, grains, and livestock for both hedging and speculative profits.
Ce que vous apprendrez
- Commodity option contract specifications
- Volatility factors specific to energy and agricultural markets
- Hedging strategies for producers, consumers, and traders
- Speculative plays using leverage in commodities
Exigences
Basic understanding of options and commodity markets is beneficial. A futures/options broker is needed if you plan to trade live.
Dans ce cours, vous serez en mesure de
- Interpret commodity option quotes and implied volatility
- Construct options-based hedges for price-sensitive businesses
- Identify seasonal trends and weather impacts on agriculture
- Execute speculative trades with limited risk profiles
Programme des cours
We begin with reviewing commodity basics, then detail the specifics of commodity options—contract sizes, tick values, and margin requirements. Finally, you’ll discover practical strategies for hedging and speculation with real-world case studies.
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