This course provides a thorough introduction to soft commodity trading, exploring each stage of the trade life cycle from pre-contract preparation to execution and settlement. You'll gain insights into how trading firms operate, the terminology used in the industry, and the current dynamics affecting the commodity market. Designed for both newcomers and those already involved in trading, it offers a framework to understand your role and the roles of others in the complex world of commodity trading.
What you'll learn
Understand the basic concepts of commodity trading
Identify key steps in the trade life cycle
Familiarize with common commodity trading jargon
Recognize the pricing mechanisms and risks associated with commodity trading
Explore the structures of trading companies
Course objectives
Gain a foundational understanding of soft commodity trading
Learn about the pre-trade, trade execution, and settlement phases
Examine the role of Geneva as a hub for commodity trading
Understand how supply and demand influence commodity pricing