The Masterclass: Foundations of Commodity Markets is a practical, in-depth exploration of the underlying mechanics of physical and financial commodity markets, as well as the techniques employed by trading & hedging firms to collect and process fundamental information, providing an informed perspective on the future of prices. Topics include:
- Commodity Market Participants
- Physical & Financial Commodity Markets
- Traditional Fundamental Analysis
- Quantitative & Non-Traditional Data Analysis
- Understanding Volatility
- Understanding Risk
- Developing a Cohesive View of the Market
- Overview of Trading & Portfolio Management
Foundations of Commodity Markets provides a comprehensive knowledge base for new commercial hires on the trading desk, offering a valuable commercial perspective for quants, analysts, risk managers, structurers, and middle-office staff immersed in the global commodity markets.
Course Format
This course offers 25 hours of learning through pre-recorded lectures, interactive live discussions with the instructor, assigned readings, and assessments—designed to keep you engaged and ensure practical understanding.
from Foundations to Execution: Your Commodity Masterclass Journey
After building your core knowledge in Masterclass: Foundations, take Class 2 — Masterclass: Commodity Trading & Hedging — to apply those concepts directly to trading strategies, risk management, and market execution.
About the Instructor
Joel Rubano is a commodity trader with over 25 years of experience in energy trading. He has hedged the financial exposures of multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios and managed speculative trading books at six different firms in the power, natural gas, oil, and coal sectors.
Mr. Rubano founded Instradev, LLC, a consultancy that offers multi-day trader development and risk management programs for energy and financial firms, and lectures to MBA and master's classes at leading universities. He is the author of Trader Construction Kit, a practical guide to developing the skills and techniques employed by professional traders, currently in its second edition.