Margin Requirements for Spreads, Straddles and Combinations - Online

This module will discuss three rather complex transactions that involve trading options in margin accounts: spreads, straddles and combinations.

This course replicates the content from lesson 7 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
Those dealing with margin accounts containing options
Students will be able to:
  • Define spreads, straddles and combinations
  • Calculate initial and maintenance margin requirements on spread transactions
  • Calculate initial and maintenance margin requirements on straddles and combinations
  • Describe how breaking straddle/combination positions impacts margin requirements
  • Recognize factors determining the best way to match options and stocks for margin purposes.
Basic knowledge of margin accounts and options is assumed.
  • Margin for Options: An Introduction - Online
  • Cash Account Option Transactions - Online
  • Long Options in Margin Accounts - Online
  • Covered and Uncovered Calls in Margin Accounts - Online
  • Covered and Uncovered Puts in Margin Accounts - Online
    • Margin Requirements for Spreads, Straddles and Combinations
    • Spreads
    • Straddles and combinations
    • Matching options and securities for margin purposes
    Duration: 1 hour