To provide participants with training on risk management and marketing of canola, with specific focus on marketing analysis and hedging strategies using futures and options. The role and function of a futures exchange and clearinghouse will also be discussed. This two-day course will include take-home materials, interactive review of questions and numerous examples.

Course highlights include:

• The role of an Exchange and Clearinghouse
• Description of Futures contracts
• Hedging with Futures
• Carrying Charges and Spread markets
• Description of Options
• Hedging with Options
• Cash contracts and hedging strategies
• The delivery/shipment process in a futures contract
• Fundamental analysis and sources of information
• Electronic Trading

Dates, Times, and Locations

Starbuck, MB—March 6 & 8, 2012
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Registration Fee:
Regular Registration $25.00 CAD

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