An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Portfolio Management & Hedging
Managing Portfolio Performance and Hedging the Risk
Course Overview
The essential criteria for a successful portfolio are managing the portfolio in terms of risk and returns. Portfolio Management & Hedging training course involves overseeing investments that meet long-term financial objective and risk tolerance of the organisations. It is extremely useful to organisations and individual investors. Different investment options come with different levels of risks and managing such risks are the core of portfolio management. Unfortunately, being effective in portfolio management requires the ability to weigh strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats across the full range of investments.
This Portfolio Management & Hedging training course is an ideal opportunity for individuals willing to enhance their skills set and improves their technical skills in managing portfolio risk and returns. The delegates will have a good insight of the financial markets and relevant technique required in managing & hedging portfolio risks.
This GLOMACS training course highlights:
- Practical applications of portfolio theory
- Bond valuations and duration
- Bond convexity
- Forward and future contract
- Option pricing
Training Outline
DAY 1: Portfolio Theory
- The Markowitz Model of Portfolio Risk
- The Capital Asset Pricing Model
- A Practical Application of the CAPM to a Range of Companies
DAY 2: Fixed Income Securities
- Bond Pricing
- Bond Duration
- The Term Structure of Interest Rates
- The Convexity of a Bond
- Bond Ratings
- Immunising a Bond Portfolio
- Structured Products
- Money Market Deposits
DAY 3: Derivative Securities I
- An Introduction to the Derivatives Market
- Futures
- Options
- The Cost of Carry Model
- Cash and Carry Arbitrage
- Reverse Cash and Carry Arbitrage
- Using Futures to Provide Portfolio Insurance
- Using Futures to Change a Portfolios “beta”
- Spread Trading
- Intra-Commodity Spreads
- Inter-Commodity Spreads
DAY 4: Derivative Securities II
- Using Options to Provide Portfolio Insurance
- Option Trading Strategies
- Option Pricing
- Option Greeks
- Volatility Trading
DAY 5: Alternative Investments
- Opportunities Offered by Alternative Investments
- Property
- Commodities
- Art & Wine
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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