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.
Key Benefits of Attending
- 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.