Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Program
Futures Trading Program – Market Mechanics & Risk Strategy
Timeframe
2025
Program Focus & Objectives
Program focused on the fundamentals of futures trading, risk management, and the structure of global derivatives markets. Designed to build applied knowledge of trading instruments and hedging strategies across key asset classes.
Core Curriculum Highlights
- Mechanics of futures contracts in commodities, currencies, rates, and equity indices
- Hedging techniques and speculative strategies
Margining, clearing, and regulatory frameworks - Practical use of trading platforms and tools
Key Skills and Takeaways
The program strengthened my understanding of global market dynamics and liquidity structures. It also deepened my ability to apply futures-based strategies to risk management, financial decision-making, and macroeconomic scenario planning.