Commodity trading involves the trade of essential primary products such as metals, grains, oil etc. and intangibles such as interest rates, stock market indices etc. Participation in the global commodity trading business is a key mechanism used by modern organisations to accept or avoid additional risks arising due to uncertain prices of key core commodities. Given the global interconnectivity between commodity markets and capital markets, finance professionals need a sound understanding of how these markets function and the determinants of price movements and risk factors within these markets.
This course aims to critically analyze the structure and features of key commodity markets, factors which influence the prices of commodities, inherent risks associated in different commodities and the role played by key regulators in ensuring end to abusive speculation within the commodity markets.
Our 5-day Commodity trading course will provide you with a better understanding of commodity trading and risk management, as well as the underpinning logistical and financial flows.
COURSE DETAILS
Commodities Trading
Earn a Certificate Upon Completion.
The course fee includes the lectures, course materials, certificate and coffee-breaks.
Participants must arrange for their accommodation, travel and meals by themselves.
| Classes starting |
11–15 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Duration |
5 Days |
| Format / Location | SBS Zurich Campus or Live-Virtual |
| Costs |
CHF 4'950 |
MODULE 1 – OVERVIEW
Main commodity groups
Physical vs. Futures/derivatives trading
Price discovery
Principal commercial terms
MODULE 2 – SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
INCO terms and shipping documents
Types of transport: short-sea, deep-sea, road, rail
Dry Bulk Index and other freight indices
Storage and inspection
MODULE 3 – FINANCING
Title documents
Payment terms: letters of credit, open terms, telegraphic transfer (T/T)
Insurance: cargo, marine, credit
Risk: credit, performance, and FX
MODULE 4 – HEDGING
Overview of commodity futures markets
Futures, swap, options
Hedging basics
Spreads and forward prices
MODULE 5 – INDUSTRY STRUCTURE & TRADING TACTICS
Collection, refining, and smelting margins
Trading vs. distribution
Supply & demand basics
Oil “super contangos” and other strategies
MODULE 6 – TECHNOLOGICAL, ETHICAL AND FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
What role will blockchain and other technologies play in the digitization of supply chains?
How do we make supply chains more sustainable?
What do the various green initiatives mean for commodities?
What does the future have in store for the commodities industry?
Registration Fee: CHF 150 (part of the overall course fee). This fee is non-refundable if the participant cannot attend.
Refund Policy:
- The course fee is invoiced 3 months prior to the course start.
- 100% refund if canceled 4 weeks or more before the course start.
- 30% refund if canceled 2 weeks before the course start.
- No refund if canceled less than 2 weeks before the course start.
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