| 8:00 |
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast In The Solutions Zone |
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| 8:45 |
Welcoming Remarks
Sara Wessman, Executive Director, Commodities Trader By TradeTech
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| 8:50 |
Chairperson’s Opening Address |
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| 9:05 |
Determining How The US Economic Downturn Is
Affecting Global Commodity Markets
Jay. R. Feuerstein Chief Investment Officer, 2100 Xenon |
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| 9:40 |
PANEL: Adjusting Your Trading Models To Ensure
Maximum Returns In An Extremely Volatile Market
Dan Shaffer, President and Head Trader, Shaffer Asset Management
Paul Samano, Principal and Head Trader, Lake II Trading |
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| 10:15 |
Morning Refreshment & Networking Break |
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| 10:45 |
Discovering How Long Only Commodity Funds Have
Dramatically Changed The Way Commodity Markets Trade
Emil van Essen, Principal and Trader, Abacus Fund Management |
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| 11:20 |
Guest Speaker: Examining The Economics Of Today’s
Commodity Markets And Price Dynamics
Dr. Craig Pirrong, Professor of Finance, Director of Global Energy Management Institute, University of Houston |
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| 12:00 |
Capitalizing On Precious Metals Markets To Generate
Higher Returns
Thomas B. Winmill, President and Portfolio Manager, Midas Funds |
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| 12:35 |
Lunch |
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| 1:35 |
Developing A Commodity Trading Model For Long Term
Success In Unpredictable Markets
Scot S. Billington, Co-Founder, Covenant Capital Management |
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| 2:10 |
PANEL: Creating A Trading Program For Maximum
Returns In Your Managed Futures Funds
Bill Gruzynski, Senior Portfolio Manager, Emerald Strategies LLC
Dr. Elliot Noma, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Asset Alliance |
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| 2:45 |
The Commodity Conundrum: Securitization Of Commodities And Systemic Concerns
Mack Frankfurter, Chief Investment Strategist, Managed Account Research and Managing Director, Chief of Operations, Cervino Capital Management |
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| 3:20 |
Afternoon Refreshment & Networking Break |
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| 3:50 |
Ideas Xchange
Table #1 Integrating Physical & Financial Positions Into Your Trading Portfolio -
Moderator: Michael Hinton, Chief Marketing Officer, Allegro Development and Zachary D. Scott, Vice President, Marketing, Allegro Development
Table #2 Automated Trading Technology -
Moderator: Jesper Alfredsson, VP of Trading Solutions, Orc Software
Table #3 Environmental Commodities -
Moderator: Rob McAndrew, Senior Vice President, Chicago Climate Exchange
Table #4 Accurate And Timely Data From Satellites For Soft Commodity Trading- Shailu Verma, President and Founder, Lanworth, Inc. |
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| 5:50 |
Commodities Trader By TradeTech Cocktail Reception |
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| 6:30 |
Conclusion of Day One |
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| 7:45 |
Continental Breakfast & Opportunity To Network In The Solutions Zone |
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| 8:20 |
Chairperson’s Opening Address |
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| 8:35 |
Obtaining Maximum Alpha Via A Systematic Commodities Trading Program
Kelly Angle,
President and Trader, Kelly Angle Inc. and Keck Capital Management |
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| 9:10 |
PANEL: Identifying Opportunities For Profit Through The Use Of Unconventional Commodity Products
Robert Hagler,
Principal, Forestedge International
Walter Nasdeo,
Managing Director, Director of Research, Ardour Capital Investments |
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| 9:40 |
Morning Refreshment & Networking Break |
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| 10:10 |
Aligning Your Trades For Greater Returns In The Base Metals Markets
Gregory Davidson,
Founder, Dunheath Capital Partners |
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| 10:45 |
Using Algorithmic Trading To Enhance Your Current Commodities Trading Program
Ed Durkee,
Chief Investment Officer and CEO, Portfolio Overlay Advisors |
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| 11:20 |
Using Option Strategies In Your Commodity Trading Model To Enhance Yield And Achieve Risk-Adjusted Returns
Yu-Dee Chang,
Principal and Chief Trader, ACE Investment Strategists |
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| 11:55 |
Lunch Roundtable Discussions: Commodity Trading Technology And Connectivity |
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| 12:55 |
WORKSHOP: Capitalizing On Agricultural Markets To Achieve Maximum Returns
Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst, DTN |
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| 2:55 |
WORKSHOP: Carbon Trading: A Detailed Guide To A Profitable Trading Program
Stephen Bruel, Analyst, Securities and Capital Markets, TowerGroup
David Mousseau, Principal and Head Trader, Lone Wolf Investments |
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| 4:55 |
Commodities Trader By TradeTech Concludes |
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