About this course
Our Introduction to Commodities & Energy Trading 5-day Classroom-style Programme
Curious about how oil trading works?
This program covers the history & fundamentals of the oil industry, exploring refined products, market players to the physical & derivative markets. Using live charts, it introduces fundamental & technical analysis, risk management, behavioural finance, & trader psychology. Using Onyx proprietary data, it applies data analytics, econometrics, & quantitative analysis for trade strategy formulation. The course includes case studies, AmplifyME’s trading simulator, an exam, & digital accreditation.
What you will learn
Master the Essentials with Onyx Institute
Module 1 - Commodity & Oil Markets Fundaments
Learn the fundamentals/history of physical oil, the refined products and methods of exploration and extraction. Become aquatinted with oil pricing mechanisms and the role of key players in the market.
Module 2 - What Drives Energy Prices?
Understand the importance and impact of geopolitical events, supply & demand models, economic data and more on energy prices.
Module 3 - Commodity Trading Foundations
Grasp the foundations of commodity trading, with focus on price settlement, futures, swaps and options and volatility & liquidity.
Module 4 - Technical Analysis, Behavioural Finance, Risk Management, & Predicting Market Behaviour
Learn technical analysis, risk management, and market behavior prediction to enhance trading decisions.
Module 5 - How to Analyse the Oil Markets
Learn to trade commodity markets and build a diverse portfolio for balanced investment strategies.
Module 6 - Behavioural Finance & Trading Psychology
Understand crucial elements of trading psychology, including decision making, responding to pressure, behavioural biases and the traits of winning traders.
Module 7 - Amplify-Me Trading Simulator
Engage with state-of-the-art AmplifyMe trading simulator to immerse yourself in an environment which mirrors real-world trading scenarios and tests your skills.
Module 8 - Introduction to Python Coding & Modeling & Peak Performance in Trading Under Pressure
Enage with Python and Onyx Proprietary data, and build your trading peak performance approach with a focus on self-improvement. Back test your strategies with ChatGPT and finish with an end of course exam to complete.
Recent reviews
Great course, James is an excellent educator.
Extremely interesting, covered everything from trading to flows between products, understanding how the market moves and how products intertwine, understanding the curve and time spreads, looking and understanding charts. Very high quality content
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