Today’s agriculture markets are highly complex. Agricultural futures and options provide the tools the industry needs to manage risk and help put food on the table for a growing global population.  Gain an understanding of the fundamentals that affect supply and demand in the grain and oilseed markets. Find out how futures and options provide critical price discovery and risk management roles for a variety of market participants, from farmers, ranchers, processors, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and more.  Discover the ways these contracts can fit into your portfolio.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to Grain Futures

    • Agricultural Market Fundamentals and Trading Opportunities

    • Trading Grain Future - Calendar Spreads

    • Trading the Soybean Crush Strategy

    • Intermarket Relationships - Agricultural, Meat and Energy Markets

    • Understanding the COT Report - Commitment of Traders

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Trading Institute

Trading Institute is a professional training institute set up with an objective to bridge the skills gap between academia and theindustry by offering industry relevant training and certifications andempowering young and dynamic individuals with skills required topursue careers in the areas of capital markets and financialservices. Our mission is to equip aspiring financial markets learnerswith the right education and training they need to pursue a careerwith leading financial institutions or become an independent or aprofessional trader and a sound investor.