Program Overview
Institutional Trading in CFDs
This program is designed for experienced traders seeking to master institutional trading in derivatives and CFDs. The course provides an in-depth understanding of advanced market structures, regulatory frameworks, and trading strategies used by top-tier hedge funds, investment banks, and proprietary trading firms. Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-time market execution, risk management, and quantitative models, equipping them with the expertise required to excel in institutional trading environments.
€2,999
€7,000
What You Will Learn
● In-depth understanding of the derivatives and CFD markets, including key instruments like options, futures, and swaps.
● Advanced trading strategies tailored for high-leverage markets, helping to maximize return while mitigating risk.
● Technical analysis techniques and fundamental analysis to identify profitable opportunities across diverse asset classes.
● Effective risk management strategies to navigate volatility and enhance portfolio stability.
Benefits
● Access to institutional-level trading strategies used by top-tier hedge funds and trading desks.
● Mastery of complex trading techniques and the ability to manage highly leveraged
positions in a volatile market.
● Development of a deep understanding of global financial markets and how
institutional traders operate in real-world environments
Other Benefits
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Annual Bloomberg Subscription: Gain access to Bloomberg’s industry-leading financial insights, real-time news, market analysis, and expert opinions.
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Exclusive Investor Community Access: Join a private network of professional traders and investors to share insights, strategies, and market opportunities.
Our journey to empowering traders
Week 1: Institutional Foundations & Derivatives
● Global Financial Market Structure
Deep dive into institutional participants, liquidity formation, and market dynamics.
●Advanced Derivative Instruments
CFDs, Futures, Options, Swaps, and Structured Products.
● Institutional Leverage and Risk Management
Practical application of Value at Risk (VaR) and stress testing.
● Global Regulatory Frameworks
UK (FCA), US (SEC & CFTC), Australia (ASIC), Germany (BaFin), and Basel III implications.
Week 2: Institutional Analysis & Bloomberg Terminal
● Professional Use of Bloomberg Terminal
Identifying high-probability trading opportunities and institutional positioning.
● Forensic Financial Statement Analysis
Detecting inefficiencies and mispriced assets.
● Macroeconomic Drivers of Liquidity
Central bank policy, yield curve structure, and inflation dynamics.
Week 3: Monetary Policy & Event-Driven Trading
● Institutional Strategies for Central Bank Decisions
Tactical execution around FOMC, ECB, and BOJ rate announcements.
●Real-Time Event-Driven Trading
Integrating macro news and Bloomberg insights into execution models.
● Order Flow and Market Microstructure
Identifying liquidity zones, institutional footprints, and order types.
Week 4: Quantitative Models & Relative Value Strategies
● Relative Value and Spread Strategies
Statistical arbitrage, pair trading, and mean-reversion models.
● Advanced Quantitative Models
Factor models, volatility forecasting, and intro to machine learning.
● Hedge Fund & Prop Trading Desk Strategies
Smart money positioning and use of COT reports.
Week 5: Advanced Risk & Algorithmic Execution
● Advanced Risk Modeling
Conditional VaR, expected shortfall, and Black Swan risk preparation.
● Dynamic Hedging & Cross-Asset Trading
Gamma scalping, portfolio overlays, and intermarket correlations.
● Algorithmic Execution & High-Frequency Trading (HFT)
Execution algorithms, latency strategies, and market microstructure dynamics.
Week 6: Live Trading, Evaluation
● Live Institutional Trading Sessions
Executing trades with real capital under strict risk management.
● Simulated Institutional Order Book
Understanding dark pools, iceberg orders, and VWAP/TWAP execution.
● Performance Attribution & Optimization
Measuring alpha, Sharpe ratio improvement, and drawdown control.
● Final Evaluation
Institutional-grade assessment and pathways to hedge funds and investment banks.