Derivatives Journal
Independent analysis on global derivatives markets
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Crypto Derivatives
Crypto Derivatives: The Complete Guide
A pillar guide to crypto derivatives, perpetual futures, options, funding rates, leverage, and margin, written for traders outside the United States.
Index Derivatives
Index Derivatives: A Global Trader's Guide to Index Futures and Options
Pillar guide to index derivatives, VIX, NASDAQ 100, S&P 500, DAX, FTSE, Nikkei, for traders accessing global indices from outside the United States.
Commodity Derivatives
Commodity Derivatives: A Global Trader's Guide to Futures Markets
Pillar guide to commodity derivatives, crude oil, gold, copper, agricultural futures, for international traders accessing US, European, and Asian markets.
Forex Derivatives
Forex Derivatives: A Global Guide to FX Forwards, Swaps, and Options
Pillar guide to forex derivatives, FX forwards, currency swaps, FX options, NDFs, and CME FX futures, for international and emerging-market traders.
Stock Derivatives
Stock Derivatives: A Global Trader's Guide to Equity Options, Futures, and CFDs
Pillar guide to single-stock derivatives, options, single-stock futures, ADRs, CFDs, and pricing models, for international traders accessing global equities.
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Single-Stock Options and Equity Derivatives: How to Trade Them Internationally
Single-stock derivatives compared: how equity options sit next to single-stock futures and CFDs, contract specs, US vs European listings, and practical broker access for international traders.
VIX Futures Explained: Trading Market Volatility
How VIX futures work, the structure of the VIX curve, why VIX behaves as it does, and how international traders use VIX futures for hedging and speculation.
NDF (Non-Deliverable Forwards): Trading Emerging Market Currencies
How NDFs work, settlement mechanics, country specifics for BRL, ZAR, INR, and KRW, and use cases for hedging and speculation in EM FX.
Perpetual Futures vs Spot Trading: Key Differences Explained
How perpetual futures differ from spot trading in crypto, leverage, funding, custody, settlement, and when each instrument is the right choice.
WTI Crude Oil Futures (CL and MCL): Complete Trading Guide
Complete guide to WTI crude oil futures on NYMEX, CL and MCL contract specs, trading hours, roll mechanics, and access for international traders.
Single-Stock Futures on Eurex: A European Alternative to CFDs
How single-stock futures work on Eurex, contract specs, settlement, margin, and why European institutional traders use them instead of CFDs.