CMDT 6682 - Commodity Valuation and Investment

This course is a practical introduction to commodity markets. Students will learn how commodities are managed in the global markets from a hedgers, speculators and arbitrageurs point of view. Understanding the relationships between commodities and the global economy will be investigated. In addition, commodities will be looked at as an asset class and cross-asset relationships will be studied. Students will be introduced to futures and options markets analysis deploying strategies professional traders use in diverse market conditions.Students will work with the various trading software throughout the course and gain proficiency in real-world trading. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both CMDT 6482 or FNCE 6482. Cross-listed with CMDT 4682. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3