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Short description Get assessed and challenge your competences as potential trader or dealer. Capacity You act in the role of a trader/broker-dealer. Task You can start the way you please. Transact whatever you like, the way you like. At a certain stage you will be challenged. You will have to perform tasks to see whether […]

Short description Get assessed and challenge your competences as potential trader. Capacity You act in the role of a trader. Task You can start the way you please. Transact whatever you like, the way you like. Check your financials at the start, as well as during the simulation. Likewise applies to the deals you enter […]

Short description Provide FX rate quotations as a response to requests for quote (RFQs). Capacity You act in the role of a broker-dealer working at a bank, providing quotes for clients. Task When the phone is ringing you pick it up (automatically) and, then, you answer the question (which reflects a client request) by submitting […]

Short description Analyse currency exchange rates in the FX spot market. Capacity You act in the capacity of an FX trader at a bank. Task Your task (at choice) is to transact, by exchanging one sum of money in a certain currency for a sum of money in another currency. Objective The aim of this […]

Short description Transact copper futures in the market. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant. You act in the capacity of initiator. Task Your task could be manifold. Choose any of the following possibilities: Setup a consumer hedge; purchase a 3-months ahead copper futures contract. Setup a producer hedge; sell short a […]

Short description Transact steel futures in the market. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task could be manifold. Choose any of the following possibilities: Setup a consumer hedge; purchase a 3-months ahead steel futures contract. Setup a producer hedge; sell short a […]

Short description Transact aluminium futures in the market. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Your task could be manifold. Choose any of the following possibilities: Setup a consumer hedge; purchase a 3-months ahead aluminium futures contract. Setup a producer hedge; sell short a […]

Short description Transact gold contracts in the futures market. Capacity You act in the role of a speculator. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to make money, preferably as much as possible. You start with a certain working capital; make it grow by deal-making. Objective The aim of this simulation […]

Short description Dynamically hedging of a soybean crusher. Capacity You act in the role of a hedger; in particular, you act as asset & portfolio trader. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to setup a hedge (sell short the crush spread (futures spread)) at an attractive crush spread level. Thereafter, […]

Short description Master the dynamics of the gross processing margin of soybean crusher capacity. Objective The aim of this simulation is manifold, namely to master the hedging process of soybean crushing capacity, as well as to understand that there are different standard conversion ratios for traded crush spread futures contracts. This way, you’ll learn that […]

Short description Make your capital grow by buying low and selling high. Capacity You act in the role of a commodity trader, aiming to buy low and sell high. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to make money, preferably as much as possible. Objective The aim of this simulation is […]

Short description Make as much money as you can by transacting. Capacity You act in the role of a proprietary trader (speculator). You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to make money, preferably as much as possible. Objective The aim of this simulation is to end up with a working capital […]

Short description Set up an agricultural commodity futures position at an exchange and monitor your financials. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant in de market for agricultural products. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to follow the money, when transacting. You are allocated budget; your initial […]

Short description Learn about electricity-specific products, including spot market contracts with small granularity (e.g. hourly contracts). Capacity You act in the role of a participant in the electricity market. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to familiarise with specific electricity products/contracts (and their granularity), including those traded in the spot […]

Short description Dynamically hedging a gas-fired power plant. Capacity You act in the role of a power trader at a utility. As an asset & portfolio trader you are responsible to hedge the exposure arising from the refinery. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to setup a hedge (sell short […]

Short description Master the dynamics of various spark spreads (with different ratios) and perform market risk management. Objective The aim of this simulation is manifold, namely to understand what a spark spread concerns and that different ratios apply to the spark spreads for different power plants (with different energy-efficiency and carbon-intensity levels), as well as […]

Short description Trade the electricity location spread. Capacity You act in the role of a power trader (either as a prop trader or as an asset & portfolio manager). You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the location […]

Short description Trade the coal location spread. Capacity You act in the role of a coal trader (either as a prop trader or as an asset & portfolio manager). You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the location […]

Short description Trade the coal quality spread. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant who applies spread trading, correlation trading and/or statistical arbitrage. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the quality spread. Furthermore, your […]

Short description Learn about gas-specific products, including spot market contracts with small granularity (e.g. hourly contracts). Capacity You act in the role of a participant in the gas market. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to familiarise with specific gas products/contracts (and their granularity), including those traded in the spot […]

Short description Hedge gas storage capacity and lock in a nice margin. Capacity You act in the role of a gas trader. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Your task is to analyse the forward curve and identify the time spread for different periods. Identify whether the market is in ‘contango’ or ‘backwardation’. […]

Short description Trade the natural gas location spread. Capacity You act in the role of a gas trader (either as a prop trader or as an asset & portfolio manager). You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the […]

Short description Trade the natural gas quality spread. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant who applies spread trading, correlation trading and/or statistical arbitrage. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the quality spread. Furthermore, […]

Short description Dynamically hedging of oil refining capacity. Capacity You act in the role of a (crude and products) trader at an oil company. As an asset & portfolio trader you are responsible to hedge the exposure arising from the refinery. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to setup a […]

Short description Master the dynamics of various crack spreads and perform market risk management. Capacity You act in the role of a (crude and products) trader at an oil company. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to secure the future processing margin, by selling the so-called ‘crack spread’. This way, […]

Short description Hedge (gasoline) storage capacity and lock in a future margin. Capacity You act in the role of an oil (products) trader. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to analyse the forward curve. Identify whether the market is in ‘contango’ or ‘backwardation’. In case of a steep contango, hedge […]

Short description Trade the fuel oil location spread between Rotterdam & Singapore. Capacity You act in the role of an oil (products) trader (either as a prop trader or as an asset & portfolio manager). You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum […]

Short description Trade the Brent–WTI quality spread. Capacity You act in the role of a market participant who applies spread trading, correlation trading and/or statistical arbitrage. You act in the capacity of aggressor. Tasks Analyse the price differential between the two products, its minimum and maximum and the volatility of the quality spread. Furthermore, your […]

Short description Dynamically hedging an option position (strategy or portfolio) with the underlying futures contract. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. You can transact exchange-listed options and their underlying futures contract. More specifically, you act in the capacity of initiator. Task Your task is to setup an option position, either long […]

Short description Analyse the Greek variables of option positions. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. You can transact various exchange-listed options and their underlying futures contract. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to set up the following option strategies and see what Greek values […]

Short description Set up various option strategies. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. You can transact exchange-listed options (call & puts of 5 series) and their listed underlying futures contract. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your task is to set up the following option strategies and […]

Short description: Setup an arbitrage strategy; using synthetics. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. You can transact two option series (a series consists of both a call option and a put option), as well as the option’s underlying futures contract. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Your […]

Short description Transact options and try to make money, as much as you can. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. You can transact one option series (both a call option and a put option), as well as the option’s underlying futures contract. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. […]

Short description Setup a put option position of one contract and see what happens to its price when the underlying futures contract price changes. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Take a put option position (by transacting a put option). First […]

Short description Setup a call option position in one contract and see what happens to its price when the underlying futures contract price changes. Capacity You act in the role of an option trader. More specifically, you act in the capacity of aggressor. Task Take a call option position (by transacting a call option). First […]

Short description Order initiation via generic limit order; order book analysis. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or process after […]

Short description Analyse market depth in the central order book to identify asset liquidity, indicating the level of market activity. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows […]

Short description Provide a quotation upon request of a client or another market participant. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept […]

Short description Bilateral deal-making involving brokerage services. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or process after another, making it very […]

Short description Portfolio management: Set up futures positions at an exchange and monitor for the overall portfolio your fees, margin deposits and profit or loss. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular […]

Short description Position management: Set up futures positions at an exchange and monitor per contractual position your fees, margin deposits and profit or loss. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup […]

Short description Analyse the forward curve over time; master its dynamics. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or process after […]

Short description Monitor your market risk; analyse the value at risk (VaR) position. Note: risk develops opposite of your P&L; mind the inverse relationship (P&L vs. VaR). This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. […]

Short description Analyse your exposure. Watch the quantification of the value at risk. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or […]

Short description Analyse the pledging of cash collateral to manage counterparty (credit) risk; depositing initial margin and variation margin. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore […]

Short description Make as much money as you can buy transacting term contracts. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or […]

Short description Analyse your financial performance, in particular your realised and/or unrealised profit or loss. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one […]

Short description Transact by hitting a bid or lifting an offer versus the submission of an order. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually […]

Short description Process data, interpret news and analyse the price development. This simulation mimics the fundamentals of the trading environment and market activity. Focus is only on relevant aspects so that you cannot be distracted by (currently) irrelevant aspects. The modular setup of this simulation allows therefore for gradually grasping one concept or process after […]