On-Demand Learning
The Perfectly Hedged online learning course contains 15 comprehensive modules led by Samuel Basi. Get on-demand access to knowledge you can use to immediately enhance your skills and drive added value to your organization.
Question and answer sections in each module allows for real-time self assessment as you move through the course. The course offers flexible access to fit your schedule so you can revisit lessons as needed.
“I recently completed the Perfectly Hedged Online Learning Course and I cannot recommend it enough. As someone deeply involved in commodity markets, I’ve encountered my fair share of complexity, but Sam has a remarkable ability to simplify even the most intricate aspects of hedging base metals. His teaching is practical, clear, and grounded in deep expertise—knowledge that you simply won’t find readily available online or in traditional courses.
If you’re in the commodities industry or seeking to refine your understanding of hedging strategies, this course is a rare find. Sam delivers exceptional value, and I cannot recommend this course highly enough.”
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At its core, hedging is not a trading strategy; it is a risk mitigation system. It is used by companies up and down the supply chain as a method to reduce or even eliminate exposure to changes in the price of the commodity they are producing, consuming, or trading.
At its core, hedging is not a trading strategy; it is a risk mitigation system. It is used by companies up and down the supply chain as a method to reduce or even eliminate exposure to changes in the price of the commodity they are producing, consuming, or trading.
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Uncover how metal prices are actually determined and the exchanges that base metals trade on. While it is not a pre-requisite to know the ins and outs of how exchanges function, having some base level knowledge of the exchanges you trade on will enhance your understanding of why and how metals trade the way they do. And why hedging is so important to the long term profitability of commodity companies.
Uncover how metal prices are actually determined and the exchanges that base metals trade on. While it is not a pre-requisite to know the ins and outs of how exchanges function, having some base level knowledge of the exchanges you trade on will enhance your understanding of why and how metals trade the way they do. And why hedging is so important to the long term profitability of commodity companies.
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Discover the core purpose of hedging: risk mitigation. Learn the nuances between hedging concentrates, scrap, and refined metals—critical knowledge to avoid costly mistakes. Plus, uncover how traders profit, even when hedging eliminates gains from price movements.
Discover the core purpose of hedging: risk mitigation. Learn the nuances between hedging concentrates, scrap, and refined metals—critical knowledge to avoid costly mistakes. Plus, uncover how traders profit, even when hedging eliminates gains from price movements.
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See how companies navigate the basis risk hedging creates from the difference between contract volumes and futures lot sizes, and the constant need to manage this exposure.
See how companies navigate the basis risk hedging creates from the difference between contract volumes and futures lot sizes, and the constant need to manage this exposure.
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Explore a concept that is equally as important as outright hedge execution - position management. Too often people think that their impacts on hedging stop after a contract is initially priced. Here we will go through the importance of managing those hedge positions and what different events can influence those moves.
Explore a concept that is equally as important as outright hedge execution - position management. Too often people think that their impacts on hedging stop after a contract is initially priced. Here we will go through the importance of managing those hedge positions and what different events can influence those moves.
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Explore the various ways that middle office staff can have a direct impact on the profitability of a trade, simply by being aware of the impacts that the actions they are likely already taking have on hedging.
Explore the various ways that middle office staff can have a direct impact on the profitability of a trade, simply by being aware of the impacts that the actions they are likely already taking have on hedging.
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Hedging errors are part of everyone’s experience in their work, but given the potential for losses that hedging errors in particular can cause, there are certain practices we can follow to try and mitigate those risks.
Hedging errors are part of everyone’s experience in their work, but given the potential for losses that hedging errors in particular can cause, there are certain practices we can follow to try and mitigate those risks.
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Take a look at a commonly misunderstood part of hedging, counterparty hedge exposure. While this risk can be easy to overlook, it can also be the cause of some severe losses if not well managed.
Take a look at a commonly misunderstood part of hedging, counterparty hedge exposure. While this risk can be easy to overlook, it can also be the cause of some severe losses if not well managed.
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Learn about warrants and the exchange warehouse system. Given the far reaching influence the warrant market has on each metal, even if you are not actively trading warrants this knowledge is vital to fully understanding the metals you are working with.
Learn about warrants and the exchange warehouse system. Given the far reaching influence the warrant market has on each metal, even if you are not actively trading warrants this knowledge is vital to fully understanding the metals you are working with.
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Dive into the concept of foreign exchange hedging. The need to understand foreign exchange exposures and how to hedge those risks is vitally important regardless of the commodity you handle.
Dive into the concept of foreign exchange hedging. The need to understand foreign exchange exposures and how to hedge those risks is vitally important regardless of the commodity you handle.
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Discover the world of options and how they are used from a hedging perspective in physical commodities. These are simple option strategies traders can use if they want to gain some exposure to the price of a commodity, whether that’s because of a view on the market, or certain terms that can be built into physical contracts that allow for options contracts to be utilized.
Discover the world of options and how they are used from a hedging perspective in physical commodities. These are simple option strategies traders can use if they want to gain some exposure to the price of a commodity, whether that’s because of a view on the market, or certain terms that can be built into physical contracts that allow for options contracts to be utilized.
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Familiarize yourself with the Shanghai Futures Exchange, more commonly known as the SHFE and the metals that trade on it. China can be somewhat of a black box when it comes to information - navigating these markets without having experienced people guide you is not advised.
Familiarize yourself with the Shanghai Futures Exchange, more commonly known as the SHFE and the metals that trade on it. China can be somewhat of a black box when it comes to information - navigating these markets without having experienced people guide you is not advised.
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Course FAQ
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This online course from Perfectly Hedged offers a full breakdown of hedging concepts. Covering core components and definitions, detailed view of metal exchanges, and how hedging impacts your day-to-do decision making. Through 15 modules participants will gain a solid knowledge base which will allow them to add real tangible value to their teams. By starting with the basics the course allows participants to build their confidence before tackling more advanced concepts.
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The course has been designed to methodically walk participants through each concept regardless of experience. Whether you are seeking to break into commodities or an industry veteran there is valuable information that will immediately enhance your abilities.
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There are dedicated question and answer sections throughout each learning module. The questions have been designed to ensure that knowledge is being retained as you move through the course. Answers to the questions are provided after participants have had a chance to pause the content and attempt the questions themselves.
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While the course is metals focused, hedging concepts are broadly applicable across the commodities industry. There are certain nuances when it comes to metals that are discussed throughout the course but the information can be applied throughout the commodities industry regardless of product.
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Yes! We are here to answer any questions or offer further clarification on any of the content. Please email samuel.basi@perfectlyhedged.com so Samuel can personally answer any enquiries.
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While the course has been designed with an order in mind, participants are free to choose the order in which they complete the modules.
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Participants are free to complete the material entirely at their own pace. Pausing and re-watching content if required as you go throughout the course is encouraged to ensure knowledge is fully understood.
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No, the course is a one-time payment of $1,900 that gives you full access to all learning modules.