Robert Franklin III

Commodities Trading Risk Management Fundamentals

This course provides introduction to the fundamentals of commodities trading and risk management. In addition, this course aims to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage risks in commodities trading, ensuring a robust understanding of the dynamic and complex nature of this field. It is designed for professionals in the finance, treasury, legal, operational and commodities sectors.

01-01 – Definition and Types of Commodities (e.g., energy, metals, agricultural)
01-02 – Key players in the commodities markets
01-03 – Historical Perspective And Market Evolution
01-04 – Market Structures And Instruments
01-05 – Spot Vs. Futures Markets
01-06 – Understanding Derivatives: Futures, Options, And Swaps
01-07 – Role Of Exchanges And Over The Counter (Otc) Markets
01-08 – Trading Mechanisms And Strategies
01-09a – Types Of Orders And Execution Methods
01-09b – Basic Trading Strategies

02-01 – Introduction To Hedging And Its Importance In Risk Management
02-02 – Practical Examples And Case Studies
02-03 – Introduction To Technical And Fundamental Analysis
02-04 – Types Of Risks: Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk
02-05 – Risk Factors Specific To Commodities: Price Volatility, Geopolitical Events, Weather Conditions
02-06 – Risk Measurement And Assessment
02-07 – Tools For Measuring Risk: Value At Risk (Var), Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis
02-08 – Importance Of Historical Data And Statistical Models
02-09a – Assessing Counterparty Risk
02-09b – Hedging Techniques And Strategies

03-01a – Key Regulatory Bodies: CFTC, SEC, FCA, Etc.
03-01b – Key Regulations: Dodd-Frank Act, Emir, Mifid Ii
03-02 – Compliance Requirements And Reporting
03-03 – Ethical Considerations In Commodities Trading
03-04 – Market Manipulation And Insider Trading
03-05 – Ethical Trading Practices And Corporate Social Responsibility
03-06 – Case Studies Of Regulatory Breaches And Their Impact
03-07 – Risk Management And Compliance Integration
03-08 – Building A Robust Risk Management Framework
03-09a – Role Of Technology And Automation In Compliance
03-09b – Best Practices For Risk Management And Compliance Integration

04-01 – Exotic Options And Structured Products
04-02 – Commodity-Linked Securities And ETFs
04-03 – Pricing Models And Valuation Techniques
04-04 – Quantitative Risk Management
04-05 – Advanced Statistical And Econometric Models
04-06 – Machine Learning And Ai In Risk Management
04-07 – Machine Learning And Ai In Risk Management
04-08 – Case Studies And Practical Applications
04-09a – Real-World Case Studies Of Risk Management Failures And Successes
04-09b – Practical Exercises And Simulations
04-09c – Developing And Presenting A Risk Management Plan

05-01 – Analysis Of Recent Global Events And Their Impact
05-02 – Scenario Planning And Risk Mitigation Strategies
05-03 – Sustainability And Esg In Commodities Trading
05-04 – Environmental, Social, And Governance (Esg) Factors
05-05 – Sustainable Trading Practices And Their Implications For Risk Management
05-06 – ESG Risk Assessment Tools And Methodologies
05-07 – Technological Innovations And Their Impact On Risk Management
05-08 – Blockchain And Distributed Ledger Technology
05-09a – Role Of Fintech And Regtech In Commodities Trading
05-09b – Future Trends and Their Potential impact on Risk Management

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