Margin for Options: An Introduction - Online

Building on Margin I, this advanced course covers the more complex margin requirements and calculations for various types of option positions, such as covered and uncovered puts and calls, index options, spreads, straddles, and combinations. It also teaches margin rules for day trading equities and options.

This course replicates the content from lesson 1 of Margin II: Advanced Margin for Options - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Intermediate
CPE Credits: 1

Students will be able to:
  • Recognize the concept of margin, the two customer account types, and the basic terminology used in margin trading.
  • Define 'option' and identify the roles of buyers and sellers of options.
  • Identify basic option terminology and related transactions.
Margin for Options: An Introduction
  • Review of margin definitions, terminology and requirements for equity securities
  • Regulation T and maintenance calls
  • Options background and terminology