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Why are options the only common derivatives traded by retail investors??

W
Mar 12, 2025 · 04:03

Arent there a ton of other derivatives out there, like certificate deposits, futures, forwards, DLCs, swaps etc...?

So why do retail investors only trade options for? Why not smth else like futures?

I hear one reason is because brokers mostly offer options trading only. But then why is this? Is it because options are the only popular one and if so why?