Derivatives for the Trading Floor takes the reader into the world of financial derivatives including futures, options, and swaps. It is a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in finance. Many self study investors who are interested in deepening their knowledge of derivatives may find the book useful. This book is designed for a general audience and is suitable for beginners through to those with intermediate knowledge. Patrick Boyle and Jesse McDougall have worked in the financial markets since the late 1990’s at international investment banks and hedge funds. They teach derivatives and investment courses at the Master's level to economics and finance students