Commodity Trading Basics
Commodity Trading Basics
Course Description
The Commodity Trading Basics Course covers the ground rules about commodity trading. Traders get a basic idea about the commodity markets. Across the course, students will be introduced to various forms of commodities for instance in agriculture, metals and energy. The curriculum also covers some of the key themes like the supply and demand, the price determination and the strategies of trading.
Participants will also discuss the different trading options such as the spot market, future contracts and more. Each lesson is backed by real examples from the field. The course is designed to help learners to become prepared with the necessary tools for operating in the commodity trading environment. It is also perfect for those who need a trader knowledge boost or for those who are starting with commodities with no prior experience. This course will be a perfect start to build up to more advanced trading approaches.
What you'll learn
- Understanding the different types of commodities.
- Analyzing supply and demand factors
- Learning how to read and interpret commodity price charts.
- Gaining insight into futures contracts and how they operate in the market.
- Exploring the role of options in commodity trading and risk management.
- Identifying key market participants and their impact on commodity prices.
- Developing trading strategies tailored to specific commodities.
- Recognizing the importance of global economic indicators.
- Applying technical and fundamental analysis.
- Building confidence to engage in real-life commodity trading scenarios.
What you'll learn
- Understanding of financial concepts and markets.
- Access to internet connectivity.
- Participation in discussions and group activities.
- Commitment to complete course assignments.
Course Content
- Knowledge of commodity futures contracts.
- Breakdown of various commodities like energy, metals and agricultural products.
- Information about trading accounts and detailed instructions on organizing them.
- Detailed tutorials on the various types of orders; market order, limit order and stop order.
- Analysis of the practical trading and production of an individual training plan for trading.
- Group-based, real time market analysis sessions to improve the ability for making sound decisions.
