Commodities Fundamentals

Commodities categories, drivers, derivatives, and trading strategies

Overview

Commodities Fundamentals Overview

This course provides an in-depth overview of commodities trading in capital markets. We will introduce the key features of commodities and go over the major commodity categories with their key drivers. Then we will explore how commodities are traded in the derivatives markets using futures and options. We will demonstrate common commodity trading strategies such as hedging, cash and carry arbitrage trading, and monthly rollover. Finally, we will discuss commodity spread trading strategies such as intramarket spreads, intermarket spreads, and strips.

Commodities Fundamentals Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define commodities and their key features
Identify the major commodity categories
Discuss the drivers of the commodities in different categories
Undertake commodity trading strategies using futures and options
Explain commodity spreads and common spread trading strategies

Who should take this course?

This introductory commodities course is perfect for students interested in commodities derivatives and trading strategies. This course provides a comprehensive overview of commodities. It is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in investment banking, sales, trading, treasury, or other areas of finance that require an understanding of commodities.

What you'll learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Certification

Skills Learned Trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets
Career Prep Work in capital markets, whether on the buy-side or the sell-side

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Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP™) Certification

Skills Learned Financial Learning, Business Development, Investment Management, Practice Management, Relationship Management
Career Prep Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager

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What Our Members Say

Gain So Many Knowldge from this Course

I totally recommend this course for commodities for everyone. I really gain so many knowledge about commodities. Very nice presentation and perfect.

Kyaw Zin Oo

Introduction to Commodities

Good Content. Quiz in the end had quality questions. Well explained.

Kishore Srinivasan

Commodities...

Pretty good introduction for a newcomer to commodities...

TORE LARSEN

Introduction to Commodities

Excellent content and presentation.

venugopal rajamanuri

great

good

Abdaullah AlHammad

Good course

good

Jingwen JIA

CMSA Course Feedback

Hi , My name is Anand Rohilla from India . It is one the best course I ever attended in Capital Markets , just few things need to add in CMSA Course in order to make it the most demanded practical course . If CFI Team would able to add on some Practical Capital Market Software Courses like MorningStar , Factset , Gartner , Thomson IQ etc. then it would be highly appreciated as these days mostly companies need those candidates who is having hands on knowldege on these tools apart from Capital Markets Theoretical Knowledge. I hope the team would review and think about this feedback . Looking Forward to learn more practical exposure . Regards Anand

Anand Rohilla

introduction to commodities

A very practical course, delivered in a way that simplifies everything. After taking this course I have managed to utilize some of the products as hedging strategies to cover my position.

Simbarashe Pasipamire

Fantastic course material

The simplicity and practical method of delivering the course is something I have not seen delivered in other online platforms. Keep up the great work.

Brendon LUEE

A Great Course for the introduction to Commodities

Include key concept with demonstration to the operation of Commodity trading and strategies

Kwong Sang Yeung

Super!

Very didactic course, with examples that really help understanding the fundamentals. If you are junior and about to join a commodities desk, like I am, you must take it! It covers pretty much everything you need to know in order to join the desk not so raw.

Isadora Canton Zahr Razuck

Commodity

This course was very amazing and interesting! All video and reading materials!

Irakli Partsvania

Cool!

This is a great foundation for anyone who plans on real world trading of commodities. Great content...excellent delivery!

Nwagbo Christpeace Ezebuiro

Its feel hard

We need to keep pushing through

Alif Buna Marco

Good experience overall

Probably the way in which the course is structured could be more organized. I think it does not follow a very intuitive order.

Daniel Frias Barragán

Great course

This is a great course

Eugene Uwizeyimana

Perfect

I would recommend this course to everyone looking to learn about financial markets.

Allan Msiska

Simplified my understanding of commodities market

A good way for get the first contact with commodities market.

Dorivaldo Teixeira

Amazing

A Must Go Through Course !

Manoj Kumar P

Overview

I think this was a great lesson on commodities fundamentals. I learned about what drives these commodities which I think will help me in the long run when thinking big picture.

Jeremiah Perkins

informative

understandable and concepts easily explained with examples.

Lorato Simula

Great Structure

It's easy to control your direction as far as completing courses. The lessons are broken up into short, yet informative segments. The videos have all the playback controls needed so you don't miss any info.

Thomas Spradley

helpful

good for basic understanding

Sang Hwan Hwang

Concise, comprehensive & Short

Interesting & interactive course that improve my understanding.

Muhammad Arslan

Massimiliano Mauriello

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Commodities Fundamentals

Commodities Fundamentals Overview

Commodities Fundamentals Learning Objectives

Who should take this course?

Commodities Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Commodities Overview

Major Commodity Categories

Commodity Trading Strategies

Commodities Spread Trading

Course Summary

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA®) Certification

Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWMP™) Certification

What Our Members Say

Kyaw Zin Oo

Kishore Srinivasan

TORE LARSEN

venugopal rajamanuri

Abdaullah AlHammad

Jingwen JIA

Anand Rohilla

Simbarashe Pasipamire

Brendon LUEE

Kwong Sang Yeung

Isadora Canton Zahr Razuck

Irakli Partsvania

Nwagbo Christpeace Ezebuiro

Alif Buna Marco

Daniel Frias Barragán

Eugene Uwizeyimana

Allan Msiska

Dorivaldo Teixeira

Manoj Kumar P

Jeremiah Perkins

Lorato Simula

Thomas Spradley

Sang Hwan Hwang

Muhammad Arslan

Massimiliano Mauriello

Frequently Asked Questions