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
Exploring Exotic Forex Pairs
What you'll learn
What exotic forex pairs are and how they differ from major and minor pairs
Commonly traded exotic pairs (e.g., USD/TRY, EUR/ZAR, USD/SGD, USD/MXN)
Key drivers of price movements in exotic currencies (interest rates, political risk, capital flows)
How to manage the higher volatility and lower liquidity in exotic markets
Strategic approaches for trading exotics: news-based, carry trades, and long-term positioning
The major forex pairs
What you'll learn
What defines a major forex pair and why they matter in the market
Overview of each major pair: EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, NZD/USD, and USD/CAD
Key economic indicators and geopolitical factors that impact major pairs
Trading strategies tailored to each pair’s characteristics (volatility, session timing, etc.)
How to manage risk and capitalize on correlations between major pairs
What is EUR/USD
What you'll learn
What the EUR/USD currency pair represents and how it’s quoted
Key factors that influence its price: interest rates, inflation, and economic data
Popular strategies for trading EUR/USD (technical, fundamental, and news-based)
How to read EUR/USD charts and identify entry/exit points
Risk management techniques for forex trading
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
Introduction to Gapping in Trading
What you'll learn
What a price gap is and how gaps form on charts
The four main types of gaps: common, breakaway, runaway, and exhaustion gaps
How to interpret gaps as signals for momentum or reversals
Strategies for trading gap ups and gap downs
Risk management tips for trading in volatile, gapping conditions
What is Day Trading
What you'll learn
The definition of day trading and how it compares to other trading styles
The tools and platforms commonly used by day traders
Key strategies such as momentum trading, scalping, and breakout trading
Risk and money management principles to protect your capital
How to create a daily trading routine and trading plan
Trading Currency Pairs
What you'll learn
How the Forex market operates and the mechanics of currency pairs
Key concepts such as pips, lots, leverage, and margin
How to read Forex charts and use technical indicators for analysis
Fundamental factors that influence currency prices (e.g., interest rates, economic news)
Risk management strategies to protect your capital and minimize losses




