Margin Requirements for Spreads, Straddles and Combinations - Online

This course covers the more complex margin requirements and calculations for 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.


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.
Margin Requirements for Spreads, Straddles and Combinations
  • Spreads
  • Straddles and combinations
  • Matching options and securities for margin purposes