Risk Management Seminar Scheduled for Lubbock

By Jim.Robinson|March 22, 2010

Cotton Incorporated, in cooperation Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., will present a seminar on risk management strategies on Wednesday, April 7, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Towers, 801 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Main topics for the event include:

Why are options on cotton futures critical to your business?
What can options do for you and how?
Actionable hedging strategies based on various price scenarios.
Extreme market volatility.
Market Outlook.

Dr. Carl Anderson and Dr. John Robinson will discuss when and how to use a variety of option strategies including: fences, 3-ways and calendar-back spreads.

Mike Stevens, Cotton Specialist, will lead the discussion.

There will be no attendance fee for the event and lunch will be provided. Those planning on attending are encouraged to register in advance to reserve seating, as space will be limited.