Making the best out of every market situation - who wouldn't want that? With options and futures, investors can precisely manage opportunities and risks and align them with their expectations. However, to succeed in the elite class of investment instruments, investors must understand not only the fundamentals and comprehensible strategies but also the practical side of derivatives trading. This book provides beginners with the confidence to make the right decisions, from opening an account with specialized options and futures brokers to exploring alternative uses of the instruments. For advanced readers, the various application possibilities are explained and evaluated in detail through examples.