London Metal Exchange (LME): Options

The London Metal Exchange (LME) course gives a clear understanding of commodity trading and managing risk, especially in non-ferrous metals.

Led by Matherika Group CEO, Paolo Kauffmann,the course covers the basics of commodity markets and gives practical tools to help you handle price changes.This course is for professionals who want to learn more about futures, options, and strategies to protect against risks. The program is particularly suited to those involved in financial trading, procurement, and corporate decision-making in industries such as metals and commodities.

Course details

INSTRUCTOR

Paolo Kauffmann

Course Length

4 level course

DATES

Wednesday, January 29th

TIME

  • 08:30 – 12:30
  • 14:30 – 16:30

LOCATION

Matherika Akademy, Via Carlo Diener 24, Mendrisio, CH

Course Program

The LME Level 2 Course, focused on options for risk management, is an executive program designed to provide advanced knowledge of tools and strategies for managing risk in the non-ferrous metals market. It concentrates on developing effective hedging plans and addressing complex market scenarios.

The course covers key topics such as options and futures, tools for building strong hedges, call and put options and strategies for both simple and advanced hedging. It also examines main risk factors and methods to minimize their impact on trading.

For further learning and to explore algorithmic trading, the next step is the “LME Level 3 Course: AlgoTrade.”

Who is it for?

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Top Management (Directors and Senior Executives)

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Directional Roles (Procurement Managers, CFOs and other decision-makers)

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Operational Roles (Relevant for those in operational roles, such as traders and risk managers)

Program Objectives

Options & Futures: Tools for building effective Hedging Strategies.

Hedging Strategies: Classical and Dynamic Hedging.

Risk Factors: What they are and How to Minimize Them.

Registration Details

Modules can be purchased individually

  • For those purchasing 1 or 2 modules, payment must be made in one installment and in
    advance.
  • For those purchasing 3 or more modules, payment can be split into two installments: 50%
    upon registration confirmation and 50% after the first session.

Registration is finalized upon receipt of the registration form and payment. The course will be confirmed via email at least 7 working days before the start date.

Matherika Akademy reserves the right to cancel the course if the minimum number of 5 participants is not reached, guaranteeing a
full refund.

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