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Options Account Opening Procedures, Taxation, and Trading Markets Flashcards

1
Q

Julio bought a 75 call at 5 and later exercised the option. What is Julio’s cost basis?

A

75 + 5 = 80 (strike price plus the premium)

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Jean bought an 80 put at 7 and later exercised the contract. Jean would have sales proceeds of how much?

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$8,000 - $700 = $7,300 or 73 (strike price minus the premium)

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Jim has owned BNB stock for 9 months and now buys a BNB put to hedge. Does the put purchase affect Jim’s holding period?

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Yes, the put purchase terminates the stock’s holding period.

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4
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Within a firm, who performs the supervisory functions as they pertain to options?

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The Registered Options Principal (ROP)

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5
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Clients must sign and return the options account agreement within _____ days.

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Clients must sign and return the options account agreement within 15 days.

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6
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If the OCC examines position limits on ABC, what contracts are added on the bullish side of the market?

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ABC long calls and ABC short puts

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7
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Only __________ transactions can be effected if a client does not sign and return the options account agreement.

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Only closing transactions can be effected if a client does not sign and return the options account agreement.

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8
Q

Broad-based index options trade until _______ p.m. ET.

A

Broad-based index options trade until 4:15 p.m. ET.

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Eric sold a 50 call at 6 and was later exercised against. Eric would have sales proceeds of how much?

A

$5,000 + $600 = $5,600 or 56 (strike price plus the premium)

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10
Q

Will the number of option contracts held be adjusted for odd splits or stock dividends?

A

No. Odd splits and stock dividends increase the shares per contract and decrease the strike price.

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11
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True or False: When adjusted for stock splits or stock dividends, an option’s overall contract value remains constant.

A

True

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12
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What method does the OCC use when issuing an exercise notice to a BD?

A

Random selection

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13
Q

Upon the exercise of an equity option, when does the transaction in the underlying security settle?

A

Three business days (T + 3)

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If Will has held ABC stock for 3 years and then buys a put on ABC stock, is the holding period affected?

A

No, once a long-term holding period is established, it is not destroyed by a put purchase.

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15
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Glenn owns 1 ABC May 60 Call. If ABC announces a 2:1 split, how would Glenn’s position change?

A

Glenn now has 2 ABC May 30 Calls (100 shares each). The overall contract value must remain $6,000.

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16
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Marty buys 1 ABC May 55 Call at 4. Later, if ABC is at 51 and the option expires, what is Marty’s gain or loss?

A

Marty has a loss of the $400 premium.

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17
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What is the tax result for a LEAP that was purchased at 6 and two years later sold at 12?

A

A long-term capital gain of $600. Remember, a gain on an asset held greater than one year is long-term.

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18
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Options-related retail communication must be filed with a regulator at least _____ calendar days prior to use.

A

Options-related retail communication must be filed with a regulator at least 10 calendar days prior to use.

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19
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If the OCC examines position limits on STC, what contracts are added on the bearish side of the market?

A

STC long puts and STC short calls

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20
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How can an even split be identified?

A

Any split to 1 (e.g., 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1)

21
Q

For tax purposes, what is determined when a long call or short put is exercised and the investor acquires stock?

A

cost basis

22
Q

An investor who buys stock and on the same day buys a put (creating a hedge) has established a ________________.

A

An investor who buys stock and on the same day buys a put (creating a hedge) has established a married put.

23
Q

When may American-Style options be exercised?

A

On any business day up to the expiration date

24
Q

Mary bought 100 shares of GMG at 40 and on the same day buys 1 GMG Apr 40 put at 3. What is Mary’s basis in the stock?

A

40 + 3 = 43 (The cost of the stock plus the cost of the option)

25
Q

If asked to determine basis or sales proceeds on an exercised call, remember to ____________.

A

If asked to determine basis or sales proceeds on an exercised call, remember to CALL UP (strike price plus the premium).

26
Q

Emma sells 1 RST Oct 40 Put at 5. Later, if RST is at 43 and the option expires, what is Emma’s gain or loss?

A

Emma has a gain of the $500 premium.

27
Q

The maximum expiration for standard equity options is ____ months.

A

The maximum expiration for standard equity options is 9 months.

28
Q

The OCC will automatically exercise any option that is in-the-money by $____.

A

The OCC will automatically exercise any option that is in-the-money by $.01.

29
Q

When may European-Style options be exercised?

A

Only on the expiration date

30
Q

What is a LEAP?

A

A long-term equity option (maturity of up to 39 months)

31
Q

If a long put or short call is exercised and the investor delivers stock, he must determine his _________________.

A

If a long put or short call is exercised and the investor delivers stock, he must determine his sales proceeds.

32
Q

True or False: Options-related retail communication that is sent to existing clients must be filed with a regulator.

A

False. Retail communication sent to a person who has received the ODD (e.g. existing customers) need not be filed.

33
Q

The ___________________________ issues and guarantees option contracts.

A

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) issues and guarantees option contracts.

34
Q

Holden buys 1 STC 65 Call at 3. Later STC rises to 72 and the call is liquidated at 8.50. Is there a gain or loss?

A

Gain of $550 (determined by the difference between the $300 paid for the option and the $850 received on the sale).

35
Q

An investor owns 1 ABC May 60 Call. If ABC announces a 3:2 split, what are the terms of the investor’s contract now?

A

1 ABC May 40 Call (150 sh. contract). Shares increase to 150 (100 x 3/2) and strike price decreases to $40 ($60 x 2/3).

36
Q

By what time must equity options be exercised?

A

5:30 p.m. ET on the third Friday of the expiration month

37
Q

Narrow-based index options trade until _______ p.m. ET.

A

Narrow-based index options trade until 4:00 p.m. ET.

38
Q

At what time do equity options stop trading?

A

4:00 p.m. ET on the third Friday of the expiration month

39
Q

Mark sold an 80 put at 7 and was later exercised against. What is Mark’s cost basis?

A

80 - 7 = 73 (strike price minus the premium)

40
Q

If asked to determine basis or sales proceeds on an exercised put, remember to ____________.

A

If asked to determine basis or sales proceeds on an exercised put, remember to PUT DOWN (strike price minus the premium)

41
Q

The maximum expiration for LEAPS is _____ months.

A

The maximum expiration for LEAPS is 39 months.

42
Q

Once a firm is randomly selected by the OCC to receive the exercise notice, how will it in turn assign the notice?

A

Random selection, first-in / first-out (FIFO), or any other fair and equitable method.

43
Q

What is the correct order of the four steps to opening an options account?

A

1) Complete Options Account Agreement 2) ROP Approval 3) Trading 4) Customer signature within 15 days

44
Q

An investor owns 1 ABC May 60 Call. If ABC declares a 25% stock dividend, what is the investor’s new position?

A

1 ABC May 48 Call. The call is for 125 shares (100 x 25% = extra 25). Then, $6,000 (total value) ÷ 125 sh. = $48.

45
Q

If a married put is established and the option expires, what happens to the investor’s basis?

A

The basis (cost of the stock plus the cost of the option) will stay the same even after expiration.

46
Q

What are the specifics regarding the expiration of equity options?

A

They expire at 11:59 p.m. ET on the third Friday of the expiration month.

47
Q

True or False: Sophisticated clients with extensive experience need not be provided with an Option Disclosure Document.

A

False. All clients receive the disclosure document.

48
Q

What are some examples of odd splits?

A

3:2, 5:4, 12:5

49
Q

When do options trades settle between BD and the OCC?

A

Next business day (T + 1)

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