Course description
Fundamentals of Energy Options is a one-day course presented by the energy training experts at Mennta Energy Solutions. This course allows delegates to experience this fascinating and complex field first hand. Long thought as a difficult topic, options are broken down so they are fully understood. This full day workshop covers everything from premium valuation to advanced trading strategies on exchange traded options, specifically those related to energy commodities including oil, gas and electricity. You will gain even more valuable insights through our unique trading simulation and comprehensive review at the end of the day.
Includes Online Pre-study Module
This course is accompanied by a preparatory course available online. Delegates will receive a web voucher as part of their joining instructions upon confirmation of registration. By taking advantage of this "blended" learning approach, in-class time and learning are optimized.
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Content
- Energy options contracts
- Over-the-counter (OTC) versus Exchange-traded
- Characteristics and profit and loss profiles of calls and puts
- The "anatomy" of an option
- Being an option "holder" vs being an option "writer"
- Exercise and assignment
- The different styles of options
- American
- European
- Basic directional strategies
- Understanding option valuation
- Calculating intrinsic and extrinsic value
- Understanding in-, at-, and out-of-the money
- The variables affecting the Black-Scholes options pricing model
- The importance of volatility
- Historical
- Implied
- Trading Strategies
- Using bear and bull fences
- The "Wasting Asset Theory"
- The meaning of delta, gamma, vega and theta
- Characteristics of straddles with profit and loss profiles