There are many types of industry within the market, and each industry has it's own traits. Everything from the agricultural sector to energy markets, to FMCG and more. We will give you a broad based knowledge of what each of the sectors actually are and how to recognise the various terms within each of those industries.

For the inexperienced trader it's easy to become lost, however with module you will understand clearly how everything fits into place.
One of the interesting aspects is you'll eventually notice patterns and relationships between sectors, and this is how many experienced brokers will have a preference for specific sectors, again all based upon what they feel comfortable with. We expect you to do exactly the same as you embark on your journey into understanding the markets of international trade.

Agricultural Commodities
• Introduction to agriculture markets
• Introduction to product grades such as ICUMSA & IRRI
• Price drivers and seasonality / Storage & Distribution
• Trade associations and government control

Energy & Fuels
• Introduction to energy markets
• OPEC and Non-OPEC (primary and secondary supply)
• Crude markets
• Refined products
• Market pricing systems
• Understanding refineries and allocations
• Price drivers

Metals & Minerals
• Introduction to precious metals
• Introduction to non-ferrous metals
• Rare earth elements
• Diamonds and KPCS
• Table-Top Meetings (TTM’s)
• Price drivers

FMCG
• Introduction to fast moving consumer goods
• Distribution channels
• Price ceilings
• Manufacturers
• Packaging

This module will briefly discuss the impact of politics and economics on trade, both of which are integral part of modern society, the geopolitical and economic climate of the world has played an extremely important role, more importantly what to look for, and how to understand what it when you do eventually see it.

Ultimately every good trader will recognise that our world is just as diverse with political ideologies, as we are with nations and peoples, how all these systems interact and how the overall geopolitical and economic climate mould the decisions traders make on a daily basis are vital to understand, especially in deciding and negotiating pricing for various types of commodities.

• Geopolitics & Trade an overview
• Respecting cultural boundaries at TTM’s
• Supply and demand (planning for politics and nature)
• International tax treaties

Once you have learned the mechanics of the trading theoretically, the next step will be to actually start the process in the real world. This although appears to be a straightforward process, it's not as simple as one may think.

We will help you through advice from our experienced traders on how to approach your first baby steps into the deep waters of international trade and how to structure and compose yourself to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Although not complex, these essential points for reference are vital for you to follow in the early days, in-fact throughout your career.

• Realistic timelines to succeed
• Importance of administrative organisation
• Finding your sweet spot sector
• Importance of exercise & rest