More and more, we hear about financial innovations, derivative financial instruments, hedging, futures trading, and options. However, very few people truly understand what these concepts entail. Typically, it is professionals or seasoned speculators who are aware of the use of futures and options. When done correctly, futures trading is likely one of the most fascinating types of stock market transactions. It offers a multitude of opportunities for speculation, arbitrage, and risk management. This book will not turn you into a savvy stock market professional, nor will it assist you with your dissertation in finance. Instead, it provides a compact introduction to the world of futures and options and aims to help you discover the "fascination of futures trading." It is intended for interested private investors and institutional users.