Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre
Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre

Commodity Trading Masterclass 1

Speaker giving a lecture/masterclass to Erasmus University of Rotterdam students

Gain a complete 360-degree understanding of how commodity trading works. In this masterclass, you'll explore the business model of trading houses, learn how trading desks are organized, and understand the fundamental difference between physical and futures markets. Whether you're curious about spot trading, basis risk, or the role of different trader types, this session provides the essential foundation for understanding the commodity trading industry.

Speaker
Dr. Wouter Jacobs
Dr. Wouter Jacobs is founder and director of the Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre (ECTC), a thinktank supported by 14 commodities industry partners. He leads the executive programme Leadership in Commodity Trade and Supply Networks, teaches MSc courses on commodity trade at RSM and ESE, and serves on the advisory council of the J.P. Morgan Centre for Commodities at CU Denver. He holds a PhD in Management from Radboud University. Learn more about Dr. Wouter's Research.
  • Erasmus Commodity & Trade Centre
  • Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Date
Tuesday 28 Oct 2025, 16:00 - 19:00
Type
Masterclass
Spoken Language
English
Room
Theil CT-1
Building
Theil Building
Location
Campus Woudestein
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What will be covered:

  • History of commodity trading
  • Business model of a trading house
  • How desks are organized
  • Types of traders
  • Commodity markets 101
  • Spot versus futures + basis risk
  • Trading Strategies

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