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Passing the General Securities Sales Supervisor Exam (Series 9 and 10) qualifies an individual to supervise a firm's sales activities in corporate, municipal, and option securities; investment company products; variable contracts; and direct participation programs. The exam covers the full range of topics related to options regulation. All candi
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Contents
About the Series 9 Exam
About This Book
About the Test Bank
About The Securities Institute of America
Chapter 1
Option Basics
Option Classification
Bullish vs. Bearish
Possible Outcomes for an Option
Exercise Price
Characteristics of All Options
Managing an Option Position
Buying Calls
Buying Puts
Option Premiums
Intrinsic Value and Time Value
Pretest
Chapter 2
Option Strategies
Using Options as a Hedge
Long Stock Long Puts/Married Puts
Long Stock Short Calls/Covered Calls
Short Stock Long Calls
Short Stock Short Puts
Multiple Option Positions and Strategies
Collars
Using a T Chart to Evaluate Option Positions
Pretest
Chapter 3
Index, Interest Rate, and Currency Options
Index Options
Interest Rate Options
Currency Markets
Market Volatility Options (VIX)
Flex Options
Weekly Options
Binary Options
Mini Options
Pretest
Chapter 4
The Options Marketplace
The Option Clearing Corporation
The Options Markets
The Chicago Board OptionS Exchange
Opening and Closing Option Prices
Fast Markets and Trading Halts
Clearly Erroneous Reports
Execution Errors
Order Execution
Types of Orders
Priority of Option Orders
Trade Reporting
Option Order Tickets
Expiration and Exercise
American vs. European Exercise
Position and Exercise Limits
Pretest
Chapter 5
Option Taxation and Margin Requirements
Taxation of Options
Option Contract Margin Requirements
Margin Requirements Uncovered Call
Margin Requirements Uncovered Puts
Pretest
Chapter 6
Option Compliance and Account Supervision
Duties of the ROSFP
Option Account Compliance
Outside Accounts for Employees
Option Agreements
Option Account Supervision
Large Option Position Reporting Requirements
Customer Confirmations and Account Statements
Customer Complaints
Communications with the Public
FINRA Rule 2210 Communications with the Public
Pretest
Answer Keys
Glossary of Exam Terms
About the Series 9 Exam
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a Series 9 general securities sales supervisor, registered to supervise a member firm’s option business. The Series 9 exam will be presented in a 55-question multiple-choice format. Each candidate will have one hour and 30 minutes to complete the exam. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass on both the Series 9 and Series 10 portions to become fully registered as a general securities sales supervisor.
The Series 9 is as much a knowledge test as it is a reading test. Your textbook, video class and text banks from The Securities Institute will ensure that you have the required knowledge to pass the test and that you are confident in the application of that knowledge during the exam. The writers and instructors at The Securities Institute are subject-matter experts as well as Series 9 test experts. We understand how the test is written, and our proven test-taking techniques can dramatically improve your results.
Taking the Series 9 Exam
The Series 9 exam is presented in multiple-choice format on a touch-screen computer known as the PROCTOR system. No computer skills are required, and candidates will find that the test screen works in the same way as an ordinary ATM machine. Each test is made up of 55 questions that are randomly chosen from a test bank of thousands of questions. Each Series 9 exam will have several practice questions that do not count toward the final score. The test has a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes and is designed to provide enough time for all candidates to complete the exam. In addition to passing the Series 9 Option Module, each candidate must pass the Series 10 General Securities Sales Supervisor General Module.
The Series 9 exam will be composed of 55 questions relating to options and option regulations.
How to Prepare for the Series 9 Exam
It is recommended that the candidate spend 30 to 40 hours preparing for the exam by reading the textbook, underlining key points, and by taking as many practice questions as possible.
Test-Taking Tips
Read the full question before answering.
Identify what the question is asking.
Identify key words and phrases.
Watch out for hedge clauses, such as except and not.
Eliminate wrong answers.
Identify synonymous terms.
Be wary of changing answers.
What Type of Business May Be Conducted by Series 9 Registered Representatives?
After passing the Series 9 exam, a registered person may supervise a member firm’s option business.
What Score Is Needed to Pass the Exam?
A score of 70% or higher is needed to pass the Series 9 exam.
Are There Any Prerequisites for the Series 9?
The Series 7 is a prerequisite of the Series 9 exam. The Series 10 is a corequisite for a person to be fully registered as a general securities sales supervisor for a member firm.
How Do I Schedule an Exam?
Ask your firm’s principal to schedule the exam for you or to provide a list of test centers in your area. In most states, you must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm prior to making an appointment. The Series 9 exam may be taken any day that the exam center is open.
What Must I Bring to the Exam Center?
A picture ID is required. All other materials will be provided, including a calculator and scratch paper.
How Long Will It Take to Get the Results of the Exam?
The exam will be graded as soon as you answer your final question and hit the Submit for Grading button. It will take only a few minutes to get your results. Your grade will appear on the computer screen, and you will be given a paper copy at the exam center.
If you do not pass the test, you will need to wait 30 days before taking it again. If you do not pass on the second try, you will need to wait another 30 days. If you fail a third time, you must wait 6 months to take the test again.
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Chapter 1
Option Basics
Option Classification
Options are classified as to their type, class, and series. There are two types of options: calls and puts.
Option Types
Call Options
A call option gives the buyer the right to buy, or to call,
the stock from the option seller at a specific price for a certain period of time. The sale of a call option obligates the seller to deliver or sell that stock to the buyer at that specific price for a certain period of time.
Put Options
A put option gives the buyer the right to sell, or to put,
the stock to the seller at a specific price for a certain period of time. The sale of a put option obligates the seller to buy the stock from the buyer at that specific price for a certain period of time.
Option Classes
An option class consists of all options of the same type for the same underlying stock.
Option Series
An option series is the most specific classification of options and consists only of options of the same class with the same exercise price and expiration month. For example, all XYZ June 50 calls would be one series of options, and all XYZ June 55 calls would be another series of options.
Bullish vs. Bearish
Bullish
Investors who believe that a stock price will increase over time are said to be bullish. Investors who buy calls are bullish on the underlying stock; that is, they believe that the stock price will rise and have paid for the right to purchase the stock at a specific price known as the exercise price or strike price. An investor who has sold puts is also considered to be bullish on the stock. The seller of a put has an obligation to buy the stock and, therefore, believes that the stock price will rise.
Bearish
Investors who believe that a stock price will decline are said to be bearish. The seller of a call has an obligation to sell the stock to the purchaser at a specified price and believes that the stock price will fall and is therefore bearish. The buyer of a put wants the price to drop so that he or she may sell the stock at a higher price to the seller of the put contract and is also considered to be bearish.
Buyer vs. Seller
Possible Outcomes for an Option
Exercised
If the option is exercised, the buyer has elected to exercise the right to buy or sell the stock, depending on the type of option involved. Exercising an option obligates the seller to perform under the contract.
Sold
Most individual investors will elect to sell their rights to another investor rather than exercise their rights. The investor who buys the option will acquire all the rights of the original purchaser.
Expire
If the option expires, the buyer has elected not to exercise the right, and the seller of the option is relieved of the obligation to perform.
Exercise Price
The exercise price is the price at which an option buyer may buy or sell the underlying stock, depending on the type of option involved in the transaction. The exercise price is also known as the strike price.
Characteristics of All Options
All standardized option contracts are issued and their performance is guaranteed by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). Standardized options trade on the exchanges, such as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and the NYSE Alternext.
All option contracts are for one round lot of the underlying stock, or 100 shares. To determine the amount that an investor either paid or received for the contract, take the premium and multiply it by 100. If an investor paid $4 for 1 KLM August 70 call, the investor paid $400 for the right to buy 100 shares of KLM at $70 per share until August. If another investor paid $2 for 1 JTJ May 50 put, the investor paid $200 for the right to sell 100 shares of JTJ at $50 until May.
Managing an Option Position
Both the buyer and seller, in an option trade, establish the position with an opening transaction. The buyer has an opening purchase, and the seller has an opening sale. To exit the option position, an investor must close out the position. The buyer of the option may exit a position through:
A closing sale.
Exercising the option.
Allowing the option to expire.
The seller of an option may exit or close out a position through:
A closing purchase.
Having the option exercised or assigned.
Allowing the option to expire.
Most individual investors do not exercise their options and will simply buy and sell options in much the same way as they would buy or sell other securities.
Buying Calls
An investor who purchases a call believes that the underlying stock price will rise and that he or she will be able to profit from the price appreciation by purchasing calls. An investor who purchases a call can control the underlying stock and profit from its appreciation while limiting the loss to the amount of the premium paid for the calls. Buying calls allows investors to maximize their leverage, and they may realize a more significant percentage return based on their investment. An investor may also elect to purchase a call to lock in a purchase price for a security if the investor currently lacks the funds required to purchase the security but will have the funds available in the near future. When looking to establish a position, buyers must determine:
Their maximum gain.
Their maximum loss.
Their breakeven.
Maximum Gain for a Long Call
When an investor has a long call position, the maximum gain is always unlimited. The investor profits from a rise in the stock