TRADING FUNDAMENTALS

One-day training course covering the basics of market making and trading dynamics. A detailed description of order types and when they would be used. Concludes with a 2-Hour interactive trading simulation.

Part 1 - Introduction to Trading

Time required

90 minutes

Market - making basics
Bid/Offer spread
Order Book
Long/Short positions
Pnl Calculation and mark to market

Part 2 - Order Types and Broking Scenarios

Time required

60 minutes

Market orders
Limit orders
Iceberg orders
Fill or kill
Fast market considerations

Part 3 - Live Trading Simulation

Time required

120 minutes

Numbers based game where all participants will practise market-making in a dynamic environment and have to adapt to new information as it comes to light
No need for any prior trading experience or financial market knowledge