Energy Derivatives: Futures, Options & Swaps

This in-depth examination of energy futures and options is presented by Richard Weissman, an energy derivatives trader and highly acclaimed author with over thirty years of real-world trading experience. Learn what derivatives are, how they work, how they’re used, and where they are traded. Understand the benefits and limitations of each instrument and how they can be applied to speculative trading and commercial hedging strategies.

Why You Should Attend
What are the pros and cons of hedging with various types of derivatives? What are the benefits and drawbacks to hedging with options vs. linear derivatives? How can swaps help hedgers match their physical consumption and production profiles? Why are exchange-traded futures the “gold standard” for commercial hedgers? We’ll cover all this and more during this dynamic three-day course. You’ll gain a thorough and practical understanding of what futures and options are, how they work, how they are used, and how to measure the risks and rewards associated with them.