This book aims to create a common minimum knowledge benchmark for associated persons functioning as approved users and sales personnel of the trading member of an equity derivatives exchange or equity derivative segment of a recognized stock exchangeThe key features of this book are as follows:Know the basics of Indian equity derivatives marketUnderstand the various trading strategies that can be built using futures and options on both stock and stock indicesUnderstand the clearing, settlement and risk management as well as the operational mechanism related to equity derivatives marketsKnow the regulatory environment in which the equity derivatives market operate in IndiaCoverage of this book includes:o Basics of Derivativeso Understanding Indexo Introduction to Forwards and Futureso Introduction to Optionso Option Trading Strategieso Introduction to Trading Systemso Introduction to Clearing and Settlement Systemo Legal and Regulatory Environmento Accounting and Taxationo Sales Practice and Investor Protection Services