Options Account Info And doc Flashcards
Uncovered writing of options requires what:
Approval by ROP
ROP:
Registered options principal, must be specifically approved for trait options prior to the time the firm accepts an option order from the customer. Investment objectives change need reappoval
Options agreement must be received by member firm within
15 “calendar day” from time is approved, abide by rules an limits
If not done in 15 calendar days only liquidating transaction can occur
Suitability
No more than 15-20% of Persons assets committed to options
Order in which actions must be taken when opening a new acct:
- Obtain essential facts from customer
Get securities sales supervisors
Enter the order
Obtain a signed option account agreement!!(15 calendar days)
Cash account(options)
May pay in full for securities purchased and may: buy calls, buy puts, write both calls and puts.
Convertible bonds and warrants cannot be used to cover writing positions in cash acct
Margin acct
May: buy calls and puts, long options maybe exercised on same day purchased, 100% of premium is always required on standard or traditional options.
Can buy options in margin account but:
Can’t buy options on Margin
Long standard or traditional options:
Have no loan value
Margin account continued…
Write covered calls and puts
Spread positions
Write uncovered
Margin requirements for covered positions is 0
Portfolio margin account:
High net worth traders. Use quantitative models to determine margin requirements by measuring risk and hedging.
Must be approved for uncovered options
Trust accounts:
Examine trust agreement to insure that the trustees are empowered to trade to trade options
Options disclosure document:
Customer must be furnished with a current ODD at or before the time customers acct is approved for options transaction. If changes need new ODD.
Confirmations do not have to show:
Limit price, trading volume and open interest
Customer complaints:
Member org must maintain and keep current at the principal place of business a separate central file (3years)