This program allows comparison of levels of price protection offered by futures and options contracts. The user is can explore the mechanics of futures and options while entering their own specific examples. Results, net revenue and costs per unit, are adjusted for the differences in the way futures and options contracts are implemented and the transactions cost incurred for each type of contract and lumpy characteristics of futures and options contracts. The user is also provided sample margin accounting transactions so they can see what happens to a margin account balance as price moves up or down with a futures contract.