Introduction to Trading

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1 Introduction to Trading Certificate Programme The Introduction to Trading programme provides participants with market practice and hands on trading, which will immerse the delegate in the world of dealing. Delivered by the ICMA Centre, the course provides delegates with an intensive, high impact course exploring how the markets work and how to trade in them. At the end of the course delegates will be able to trade confidently and will speak the language of the financial markets and receive the Introduction to Trading Certificate from the ICMA Centre and CISI. Venue: ICMA Centre, Reading Duration: Three days Date: March 2012 To book a place visit: Supported by:

2 Certificate Overview Who is the course for? New market entrants and anyone hoping to establish a career in trading Junior traders Operations staff Middle-office employees Junior Brokers Funds management employees Corporate treasury personnel Legal and compliance officers We recommend that those participants with limited experience or knowledge of securities and investment complete the CISI Introduction to Investment qualification (see page 4 For details), but this is not compulsory. Key features Teaching by ex-practitioners Venue with state-of-the-art dealing rooms equipped with Thomson Reuters 3000 Xtra and the advanced trading simulation ICTrader Certification Participants who successfully complete the three day trading programme will receive the Introduction to Trading Certificate from the ICMA Centre and CISI. In addition participants have the option of completing and obtaining the CISI Introduction to Investment qualification. Three Day Trading Programme Designed to fully immerse candidates in the world of trading, this three-day programme covers the motivations for trading in spot FX and equities including: The key features of spot FX and equity markets The major players in the both markets Market jargon and terminology How to trade and make prices How to be an market maker The psychology of trading Dealership and order driven markets Risk management Role of technical and fundamental analysis Today in equity markets, the dealing function is performed in large measure by algorithmic traders i.e. computers programmed to function in the way a human dealer does (artificial intelligence). But due to the speed at which computers can operate, the high frequency trading (HFT) firms which operate as liquidity providers are concerned with even shorter intervals of time than human traders just microseconds. But understanding how HFTs operate requires understanding and practicing the traditional, human way of market-making. At the ICMA Centre, our new and well-equipped dealing room complete with our own simulated trading software and Reuters terminals, enables attendees to function as market makers or buy-side traders and understand not only traditional market making and order placing but also how these same functions operate in an HFT environment. Fees Introduction to Trading Certificate: 1350 How to book To register for our courses, visit registration. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Group discounts are available. Refunds for registration, less a 175 processing fee, will be granted to written requests received no later than 14 working days prior to the start date of each course. No refunds will be given after this date. Please quote reference ITC when registering for courses. 2

3 Three Day Trading Programme Timetable Day 1 Day 2 Introduction to equity market trading Why do we need a trading function the investor perspective Long-term, medium term and short-term and micro-second trader perspective Market mispricing and alpha fundamental mispricing v market friction mis-pricing How the buy-side trading function operates in practice Market orders v limit orders Trade at opening auction v trade in the continuous market Trade at closing auction at closing price What size to trade in Walking the book Measuring trading success VWAP Introduction to a buy-side trading simulation (TraderX) The simulation used in this session simulates a standard order-driven equity market such as the LSE, BATS, chi-x or NYSE Euronext markets. Introductory equity trading session 1 - ICTrader Learn the basics of the trading equities with market makers and buy-side clients. Trading equities as a market maker Managing the risk of an equities book Dealing with buy-side orders Introduction to the spot FX markets The markets Major influences on the market Spot settlement Base and quoted currencies Direct and indirect quotations Selling and buying rates Introduction to cross rates Introduction to technical analysis Anatomy of a spot FX trade How the sell-side function operates in practice The bid-ask spread The touch Market making, market taking Shading the market price The information content of a price Going long, going short, stock borrowing Market orders How to deal with buy-side orders Miscellaneous market jargon Marking to market Liquidity and transparency Introduction to the ICTrader simulation In this second trading simulator we explore how traders operate as dealers and market makers How to use the system The trading book Answering the phones Dealing with clients Understanding the dealing report Understanding trading limits Practice trading session Introductory trading session 2 - ICTrader Learn the basics of trading spot FX with market makers and buy-side clients. Trading spot FX as a market maker Managing the risk of an FX book Dealing with buy-side orders Introduction to Thomson Reuters 3000Xtra Building your own screens Finding the news/data Equity markets Spot FX markets Viewing company data Hints and Tips Getting Started- quick guide Retrieving data in Excel Technical analysis Day 3 Trading session 3 - ICTrader Slightly more advanced with the inclusion of peer to peer trading using live telephones. Trading equities as a market maker Trading using live telephones Making and settling live trades Taking buy-side orders Managing the risk of an equities book Trading session 4 - ICTrader Trade spot FX using open outcry only and settle any trades done on the system. Trading spot FX as a market maker Trading using open outcry only Making and settling live trades Trading test 1 - Equity trading One hour test - delegates will be assessed on P&L performance, market making activity, client deals and adherence to pre-set trading limits. More details will be given on the day. Trading test 2 - Spot FX trading One hour test with assessment as above. 3

4 CISI Introduction to Investment Qualification Overview This qualification provides an outline of all areas of investment. It offers staff in a wide range of roles a valuable understanding of the language of the industry and provides firms with a benchmark entry level qualification. The qualification comprises an examination of one hourʼs duration based on the CISI Introduction to Investment Workbook, which is studied on an e-learning basis. The Workbook offers comprehensive coverage of every area of the syllabus, end of chapter summaries and sample questions to ensure candidates are fully prepared before the exam. Candidates are advised to spend approximately 80 hours (3 months) studying the Workbook. Candidates will be required to register for student membership of the CISI. More details on membership can be found at cisi.org/membership. Certification Participants who successfully pass the examination will be awarded the CISI Introduction to Investment qualification. Further details For more information regarding the fees, examination and registration please visit Fees CISI Introduction to Investment: 500 CISI Introduction to Investment Summary Syllabus Element 1: Introduction 1.1 The Financial Services Industry Element 2: Economic Environment 2.1 Economic Environment Element 3: Financial Assets and Markets 3.1 Cash Deposits 3.2 Money Market Instruments 3.3 Property 3.4 Foreign Exchange Market 3.5 Derivatives/Commodity Markets 3.6 World Stock Markets Element 4: Equities 4.1 Equities Element 5: Bonds 5.1 Government Bonds 5.2 Corporate Bonds 5.3 Bonds Element 6: Derivatives 6.1 Derivatives Uses 6.2 Futures 6.3 Options 6.4 Terminology 6.5 Swaps Element 7: Investment Funds 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Unit Trusts 7.3 Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) 7.4 Pricing, Dealing and Settlement 7.5 Investment Trusts 7.6 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 7.7 Exchange-Traded Funds 7.8 Hedge Funds Element 8: Financial Services Regulation 8.1 Financial Services and Markets Act 8.2 Financial Crime 8.3 Insider Dealing and Market Abuse 8.4 Data Protection Act Breaches, Complaints and Compensation Element 9: Investment Wrappers, Taxation and Trusts 9.1 Investment Wrappers 9.2 Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) 9.3 Child Trust Funds 9.4 Pensions 9.5 Investment Bonds 9.6 Tax 9.7 Trusts Element 10: Investment Products 10.1 Loans 10.2 Mortgages 10.3 Life Assurance 4

5 Further information ICMA Centre Part of Henley Business School, the ICMA Centre was borne from the first active collaboration between the securities industry and a university finance department. Offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education, as well as professional and policy development research and consultancy, the ICMA Centre s aim is to deliver the highest standard in financial markets focused teaching, learning and research. The practical application of finance theory is one of the ICMA Centreʼs key advantages and is why students and financial institutions alike choose the Centre for their education and training needs. This integration of theory with practice is achieved through the use of the Centre s three state-of-the-art dealing rooms. All equipped by Thomson Reuters, the terminals run the latest industry simulation software as well as the Centreʼs own simulation software platforms; ICTrader and StockTrak. Our location in the Thames Valley is ideal for those coming from the City (just 25 minutes by train) or either of the major London airports. The 320-acre Whiteknights campus in Reading provides a wonderful environment conducive for learning. Students will find all the halls of residence are either on campus or within a five-minute walk. Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment The CISIʼs mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment industry. Formed in 1992 from the Stock Exchange, the CISI is now the leading examining, training and membership body for the securities and investment industry in the UK, with over 40,000 members who benefit from its programme of professional and social events. As the main examining body for the industry, the Institute provides a range of relevant vocational qualifications attracting over 35,000 candidates a year. The CISI has developed Centres of Excellence within several Universities to offer our qualifications, and has made its Introduction to Securities and Investments available to schools and colleges around the UK. In addition, the Institute produces publications and workbooks and runs a series of widely respected and well attended conferences and seminars in the UK and overseas. Based in the City of London, CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Dublin, Singapore, Dubai, Mumbai and Shanghai. It works in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide. The Institute is currently a member of the FSA workstream on professionalism as part of the Retail Distribution Review and became a Chartered body in November Thomson Reuters Thomson Reuters is the key supplier of intelligent information and latest financial software to the ICMA Centre. Reuters 3000 Xtra is a high-speed, integrated information and transaction service. It gives users a commanding view of the global realtime financial arena and provides a combination of news, information and insight as well as access to the global Reuters trading community. Its integrated price discovery and trading capabilities across all asset classes mean that decisions can be made and executed from a single desktop. Reuters 3000 Xtra reflects Reuters vast experience in global financial markets; functionality is continually upgraded and content enriched. Supported by: ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6BA, UK. T: +44 (0118) F: +44 (0118) [email protected] Web: