COMMODITY MARKETS & OPPORTUNITIES

“Understanding Global Commodity Markets and Identifying Investment, Hedging, and Trading Opportunities”

Course Schedule

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
15 – 16 Jan 2025 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia USD 1995 per delegate
04 – 05 Mar 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 1995 per delegate
05 – 06 May 2025 Dubai, UAE USD 1995 per delegate

 

Course Introduction

Commodity markets are a fundamental part of the global economy, influencing everything from inflation to energy security. Whether you’re an investor, trader, or risk manager, understanding commodity dynamics offers a strategic edge in managing exposure and uncovering value opportunities.

This advanced two-day course provides an in-depth look at global commodity markets including energy, metals, and agricultural products. Participants will explore the economic drivers, price behavior, and trading strategies while learning how to assess risk, evaluate market instruments, and identify profitable opportunities in physical and derivatives markets.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and pricing dynamics of key commodity markets.
  • Analyze macroeconomic, geopolitical, and seasonal factors driving commodity trends.
  • Evaluate futures, options, and OTC instruments used in commodity trading.
  • Apply hedging strategies to manage commodity price risks.
  • Identify speculative and investment opportunities based on market analysis.
  • Monitor key indicators and reports to anticipate market shifts.

Why you Should Attend

  • Build strategic awareness of commodity cycles and their business impact.
  • Learn how to use commodity instruments for hedging or speculation.
  • Gain insight into physical vs. derivative markets and their interactions.
  • Improve decision-making in procurement, treasury, or investment roles.
  • Leverage commodity data to forecast pricing, volatility, and risk exposure.

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:

Treasury, finance, and procurement professionals
Investment analysts and portfolio managers
Risk managers and hedging strategists
Commodity traders, brokers, and analysts
Business leaders involved in resource or input-cost decisions

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:

  • Commodity pricing analysis
  • Market instrument selection and application
  • Hedging strategy execution
  • Macroeconomic interpretation for commodity forecasting
  • Tactical trading and opportunity assessment

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:

  • More informed commodity purchasing and hedging decisions
  • Enhanced ability to anticipate and respond to market volatility
  • Better integration of commodity views into corporate strategy
  • Risk mitigation across supply chain and finance functions
  • Increased return on commodity-related investments

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:

  • Market Briefings – Global outlooks, fundamentals, and correlations
  • Instrument Overviews – Futures, swaps, options, ETFs, and physical markets
  • Case Studies – Commodity risk events and successful strategies
  • Tools – Price charts, supply-demand models, and volatility trackers
  • Simulations – Trading strategy development and hedge design
  • Expert Coaching – Scenario evaluation and trade rational discussion

Course Outline

Detailed 2-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

 

Day 1: Commodity Market Fundamentals & Instruments

Module 1: Global Commodity Markets Overview (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Types of commodities: energy, metals, agriculture
  • Demand/supply economics and geopolitical drivers
  • Commodity super cycles and pricing behavior

Module 2: Commodity Pricing Mechanisms (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Spot vs. futures pricing
  • Contango, backwardation, and roll yield
  • Impact of storage, transport, and inventories

Module 3: Instruments for Exposure and Trading (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Futures, forwards, swaps, and options
  • OTC vs. exchange-traded contracts
  • Commodity-linked ETFs and indices

Module 4: Simulation – Commodity Market Tracker (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Participants evaluate and compare selected commodity charts

Day 2: Hedging Strategies & Investment Opportunities

Module 5: Commodity Hedging Techniques (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Price risk exposures: buyers, sellers, producers
  • Designing a hedge using futures, options, and swaps
  • Hedging effectiveness and risk metrics

Module 6: Trading and Speculative Strategies (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Technical and fundamental indicators
  • Spread trades, seasonal plays, and event arbitrage
  • Momentum and mean reversion strategies

Module 7: Commodity Investing and Portfolio Diversification (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Commodities as inflation hedge and diversification asset
  • Volatility considerations and position sizing
  • ESG factors and commodity investing trends

Module 8: Final Workshop – Opportunity Assessment Challenge (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Group project to identify a trade or hedge opportunity
  • Present analysis and strategy for instructor feedback

Certification

Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Commodity Markets & Opportunities, recognizing their practical understanding of global commodity markets, financial instruments, and hedging or investment strategies.

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