Hedge Fund Trading Strategies
Hedge Fund Trading Strategies
Learn the tips, tools and techniques used by market participants in Australia’s US$17 billion hedge fund market – the largest in Asia.
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Program Summary
| TITLE: | Hedge Fund Trading Strategies |
| CE: | 4.5hrs |
| FEE: |
Member - $924 including GST Non Member - $1,155 including GST |
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Sydney June 19, 2012 |
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9:00am - 1:30pm |
About the Speaker
John Lyons, Consultant
John has worked as a Proprietary Trader and Technical and Quantitative Analyst in commodities for AIDC Metals and Koch Industries USA; in futures and equities for Scott Foster stock-broking; and in foreign exchange for proprietary hedge funds. He was Manager of Risk Policy for AFMA and Policy Executive for the AFMA Credit Derivatives Committee from 1999-2001. John has Science (Honours, Applied Mathematics) and Law degrees from Sydney University and is a qualified solicitor and accountant. He manages an offshore hedge fund on a managed accounts basis.
About this program
Spectacular growth in the hedge fund market since 1990 means the industry is now dealing with challenges such as increased global regulation and more stringent performance measurements. This half-day program shows you the diverse investment strategies and effective risk management techniques you need to know to develop a portfolio of hedge fund clients in Australia.
Hedge Fund Trading Strategies is a practical course that uses case studies, quantitative examples and diagrams to give you a sound working knowledge of trading strategies, pricing, valuation, structuring and risk management techniques for hedge funds.
What will you learn?
Expect to walk away with a comprehensive explanation of hedge funds, trading strategies, and fund operations. By the end of the program you’ll be able to:
- Explain the mechanics, trading styles and techniques for complex investment strategies used by hedge funds and other traders;
- Assess the pricing, valuation, structuring, risk management and strategy issues faced by hedge fund clients;
- Formulate innovative deals and strategies;
- Determine the most appropriate investment strategies for differing scenarios; and
- Identify trends, opportunities and the future outlook for the hedge funds industry.
Testimonials
The presentations by the hedge fund experts proved most helpful.
Very interesting to have presentations from entities representing a range of investing styles.
The content of the workshop was very clear and relevant to recent market event.
The 60 page workshop booklet provided is excellent.