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What Will You Learn?
  • The fundamentals of basis trading.
  • The proper use of futures markets and the implementation of a disciplined hedging routine.
  • How to generate merchandising margins through basis trading.
  • Application of basis trading skills in different environments and the utilization of long-the-basis and short-the-basis procedures to improve margins.
  • Proactive selling skills -- how to properly identify local grain values and structure sales to meet the needs of different buyers.
  • Effective spread management -- the use of buy and sell spreads to create opportunities in different environments.
Course Content
Lesson One
Introduction to Basis
Lesson Five
Opportunities of Long-the-Basis
   
Lesson Two
Fundamentals of Trading Basis
Lesson Six
Opportunities of Short-the-Basis
   
Lesson Three
Understanding Local Grain Values
Lesson Seven
Implementation of a Successful Merchandising Program
   
Lesson Four
Mechanics of Hedging
 
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