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 Mock Exams & Practice Exam Questions | CSI Derivatives Fundamentals Course
  DFC mock exams and practice exam questions for CSI Derivatives Fundamentals Course. Timed practice sets and detailed explanations in the FINRA Exam Prep app (web, iOS, Android).
• 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.