DFC — Derivatives Fundamentals Course (Study Hub + Practice)

Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC®) focuses on the building blocks of derivatives: futures/forwards, exchange-traded and OTC options, swaps, and how derivatives show up inside funds and structured products—plus a small operational section on risk, monitoring, and reporting.

Official structure (CSI): 1 exam, 2 hours, 65 multiple-choice questions, passing grade 60%. Source: https://www.csi.ca/en/learning/courses/dfc/exam-credits

Use this hub to prep efficiently:

• Start with the Overview for scope, weightings, and what to prioritize.
• Follow the Study Plan for 30/60/90‑day prep.
• Use the Syllabus as your objective checklist.
• Use the Cheatsheet for payoffs, formulas, decision tables, and terminology (glossary included).
• Train speed with Practice.

Select a section below to begin.

In this section

• DFC Cheatsheet — Futures & Options Formulas, Payoffs, Swaps, Checklists & Glossary
  High-yield DFC review: futures mechanics + pricing intuition (cost of carry, basis), hedging vs speculation, exchange-traded options payoffs and strategy intent, swaps basics, derivative use in funds/structured products, and operational considerations—plus formulas and a large glossary.
• DFC FAQ — Common Questions (Futures, Options, Swaps)
  Frequently asked questions for CSI Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC®): exam format, official weightings, what to focus on, and how to practice efficiently.
• DFC Overview — Futures, Options, Swaps, and Derivatives Use Cases
  High-level overview of CSI Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC®): what’s tested, official topic weightings, common pitfalls, and a practical prep strategy.
• DFC Practice — Futures, Options & Swaps Drills
  Practice DFC with drills mapped to the official CSI blueprint: futures mechanics/pricing/hedging, exchange-traded options payoffs and strategy intent, swaps basics, and operational considerations.
• DFC Resources — Official CSI Links
  Authoritative DFC resources from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI): course page, official curriculum, and exam credits (structure + weightings).
• DFC Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  A practical DFC study plan: 30-day intensive, 60-day balanced, and 90-day part-time schedules focused on futures + options mechanics, pricing intuition, and repeated payoff/quote drills.
• DFC Syllabus — Learning Objectives by Topic
  Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CSI Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC®), organized by topic with quick links to targeted practice.