FUNDAMENTALS

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Physical Energy Trading - A Guide for Beginners

Dive into the world of physical energy trading, a game of fundamentals played on a board governed by physics, geopolitics, and weather. This guide explores the messy, constraint-driven reality of moving molecules and electrons for profit, focusing on the key arbitrage opportunities in location, time, and quality.

Understanding Energy Trading: Physical vs. Financial Markets

Discover the crucial differences between physical and financial energy trading in the volatile UK and European markets. This practical guide for engineers, quants, and aspiring traders explores the real-world challenges of power and gas trading, from grid constraints and renewables to the complex world of financial derivatives.

Why Market Knowledge Beats ETRM Skills for a Career in Energy Trading

Learning an ETRM system is like learning Excel to be a CFO. Discover why the real value lies in understanding the business and the market, not the specific trading tool.

Energy Trading 101 (UK Edition): A Software Engineer's Introduction

A software engineer's introduction to the fascinating world of UK energy trading. This guide explains core concepts like hedging and fundamental analysis, details the role of technology from ETRM systems to bespoke Python data pipelines, and provides a clear look at how code creates a competitive edge in the fast-paced energy markets.