Hedging with Futures and Options (ON-DEMAND) - HFO
Course Summary
This intermediate-level course provides a thorough overview of hedging using exchange-traded futures and options. Key terms and concepts are defined and explained in the course. Hedging strategies using either futures or exchange traded options are reviewed using practical examples from several different commodity markets. Delegates taking this course should have already successfully completed
Basic Overview of Energy Futures and
Basic Overview of Energy Options or already have a basic working knowledge of futures and options markets.
Course Content
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Point out why hedging is important in managing price risk
- Identify whether a long or short hedge is appropriate for a given exposure
- Distinguish the differences between using futures and options for hedging purposes
- Identify the problems caused by basis risk and how to deal with them
- Point out the primary hedging strategies used by companies who hedge price risk
Practice exercises and self-assessment quizzes are included to help reinforce key topics introduced throughout the course.
A comprehensive final test will be given at the end of the course.
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