Volatility Trading Workshop

Led by: Recep Bildik, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, GARP

Qualifies for Continuing Education Credits:

• NASBA CPE - 9.6
• CFA CE - 8
• ACCA CPD

Introduction

Volatility has become increasingly important in the financial markets, representing both a potential source of profit and a very real risk. Today, high level of volatility is reshaping the world financial markets. This interactive workshop through intensive applications is designed to help intermediate to advanced level professionals better understand the methods by which traders attempt to take advantage of, and protect themselves from, within the dynamic volatility environment by emphasizing the importance of volatility in derivative pricing. In other words, volatility trading has been designed to provide practical advice through advanced techniques and models structured for enhancing volatility portfolio to create maximum profits with minimum risk management strategies. The most recent developments in volatility trading strategies will be a focus of this workshop through Excel and Bloomberg applications.

Who Should Attend?

This intensive and interactive workshop is designed for intermediate level professionals such as risk managers, traders, sales professionals, financial analysts, cash/money managers, auditors and compliance professionals.

What will you get out of this Workshop?

• Learn the key features of volatility dynamics and measurement.

• Experience different volatility models.

• Volatility trading strategies in the construction of portfolios.

• Discover how to exploit the high return – low risk scenarios.

• Use sophisticated products for higher portfolio performance.

• Manage the volatility exposure.

• Specialize on the best way to hedge.