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Derivatives

Options, futures, CFDs, warrants and certificates: how leverage products work.

5 chapters · 21 lessons · 21 ready to read

Chapters

  1. 01The core idea

    1. 1.1 What is a derivative? Beginner 4 min
    2. 1.2 Underlying, leverage, expiry Beginner 4 min
    3. 1.3 Exchange-traded vs. OTC Intermediate 4 min
    4. 1.4 Issuer risk Intermediate 4 min

  2. 02Options

    1. 2.1 Calls and puts Intermediate 5 min
    2. 2.2 Intrinsic value and time value Intermediate 4 min
    3. 2.3 The Greeks: delta, gamma, theta, vega Pro 4 min
    4. 2.4 Implied vs. historical volatility Pro 4 min
    5. 2.5 Basic strategies: covered call, protective put, spreads Pro 4 min

  3. 03Futures

    1. 3.1 How futures work Intermediate 4 min
    2. 3.2 Margin and daily mark-to-market Intermediate 4 min
    3. 3.3 Index, interest rate and commodity futures Pro 4 min
    4. 3.4 Micro futures Intermediate 4 min

  4. 04CFDs

    1. 4.1 How CFDs work Intermediate 4 min
    2. 4.2 Costs: spread and financing Intermediate 4 min
    3. 4.3 Margin calls, stop-outs, negative balance protection Intermediate 4 min
    4. 4.4 Why most retail CFD accounts lose money Beginner 4 min

  5. 05Warrants & certificates

    1. 5.1 Warrants vs. options Intermediate 4 min
    2. 5.2 Knock-outs and turbos Intermediate 4 min
    3. 5.3 Discount, bonus and index certificates Intermediate 4 min
    4. 5.4 Issuer, market maker, quoting Pro 4 min