Advanced news trading strategies
What you'll learn
Master how to interpret high-impact economic news and assess its potential market reaction
Learn pre-news planning techniques, including entry setups and scenario mapping
Understand market psychology and price behavior during major news releases
Discover advanced strategies like:
Straddle entries
Spike and fade reversals
Post-news breakout confirmation trades
Learn how to avoid fakeouts and whipsaws using timing, filters, and sentiment tools
Apply precise risk management frameworks tailored to high-volatility trading
Analyze real-world trade examples from historical events
Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Hedging
What you'll learn
What hedging is and why it’s vital in the oil & gas industry
Key instruments used in hedging: futures, options, and swaps
How to structure basic hedging strategies for producers and consumers
Real-world examples of hedging crude oil, natural gas, and refined products
The risks and limitations of hedging in energy markets
Energy basis
What you'll learn
What energy basis means in crude oil, natural gas, and refined products markets
Key causes of basis risk: location, quality, transportation, and infrastructure constraints
How basis impacts producer revenue and hedging effectiveness
Hedging instruments used to manage basis risk, including basis swaps and spread trades
Real-world examples of basis hedging strategies and how they’re structured
Oil & Gas Hedging with Swaps
What you'll learn
What commodity swaps are and how they differ from futures and options
How oil & gas companies use swaps to hedge price risk
Key components of a swap: fixed price, floating price, notional volume
Real-world examples of crude oil and natural gas swap strategies
Risks, benefits, and considerations when using swaps for hedging
Developing an Energy Hedging Policy
What you'll learn
Why an energy hedging policy is important for risk management
Key components of a comprehensive hedging policy
How to define risk exposure, hedging objectives, and risk tolerance
Governance, controls, and reporting structures for policy enforcement
Best practices for reviewing, updating, and communicating the policy internally
Forex Hedging
What you'll learn
The fundamentals of hedging and its role in the Forex market
Different types of hedging strategies (direct, cross, and options-based)
How to set up a hedge using Forex pairs, contracts, or options
Situations where hedging is beneficial — and when it’s not
How to manage and exit hedge positions effectively
Advanced risk management
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Apply advanced position sizing models (fixed fractional, Kelly criterion, volatility-based sizing).
Understand portfolio-level risk and how to manage correlations between assets.
Learn dynamic stop-loss and trailing stop strategies to protect profits.
Master risk-to-reward optimisation for higher probability trades.
Build a personal risk management plan that aligns with trading goals and psychology.
Strategies And Risk
What you'll learn
By the end of this section, students will:
Understand the importance of combining strategies with risk management.
Learn how to evaluate strategies using risk-to-reward ratios and win rates.
Explore how position sizing and stop-loss placement protect capital.
Recognize the psychological role of risk control in maintaining discipline.
Build the foundation for designing strategies that are realistic and sustainable.




