Combining share, currency & commodity exposures to grow returns

Presented By: Michael McCarthy – CMC Markets
Location: Seminar Room 4
Date: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March
Time: 3:15pm – 3:45pm
Price: FREE

Globalisation is driving more sophisticated investing and trading techniques. Combining share, currency and commodity exposures around the world can enhance investment returns and increase trading opportunities.

Whether looking at stripping the currency exposure from overseas share investment, simulating a “carry trade”, gaining exposure to a basket of commodities or engaging in relative value (“pairs”) trading, investors are increasingly using the global reach of CFD’s to customise trades and exposures.

With these new trading rights comes a responsibility to ensure that exposures are suitable and manageable. The issue of leverage in multiple exposures is simple but extremely important.

This highly informative seminar examines the “why” and ‘how” of some popular strategies and importance of controlling leverage in global exposures.

After nearly 30 years in financial markets, Michael is now with CMC Markets. He is responsible for global and local market analysis and the formulation of trading strategies, and also plays a key role in education for CMC Markets. Previously he held the position of Head of Dealing Asia Pacific with City Index, overseeing global market risk while leading research and education strategies. He has also been a Director of Derivative Trading at ABN Amro Australia and Vice President of Equity Derivatives at Citigroup, holding positions including option market maker, money market dealer and foreign exchange arbitrager. Michael holds a Masters Degree in Applied Finance from Macquarie University in Sydney.