Options Explained for SIE & Series 7 | #1 Hardest Topic SIMPLIFIED (2026 Guide)

Описание: Options are the #1 hardest topic on both the SIE and Series 7 exams — and they're worth 15-25% of your score. This video breaks down calls, puts, strategies, and the math so you NEVER miss an options question again.

🔑 Key Facts & Stats:
• Options = #1 reason candidates fail the SIE and Series 7
• SIE: ~10-15% options questions | Series 7: ~20-25% options questions
• Call = Right to BUY at strike price | Put = Right to SELL at strike price
• Max loss for buyers = Premium paid | Max loss for sellers = potentially unlimited (naked calls)
• Breakeven for calls = Strike + Premium | Breakeven for puts = Strike - Premium
• 4 basic positions: Long Call, Short Call, Long Put, Short Put
• Straddles, Spreads & Combinations are Series 7 HEAVY

📝 What You'll Learn:
1. Calls vs. Puts — the fundamentals in plain English
2. Buyer vs. Seller (Writer) — rights vs. obligations
3. Intrinsic Value vs. Time Value — how to calculate
4. The 4 Basic Positions with profit/loss profiles
5. Max Gain, Max Loss & Breakeven for EVERY position
6. Bull Spreads vs. Bear Spreads — when to use each
7. Straddles & Combinations — the Series 7 favorites
8. Options Tax Treatment & Exercise/Assignment rules
9. Memory tricks: "Call Up, Put Down" and the Options Matrix
10. 10 practice scenarios with step-by-step solutions

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📖 Recommended SIE Study Books:
• Kaplan SIE License Exam Manual 4th Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/107884772X?...
• SIE Exam Prep (510 Questions): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN252KP9?...
• SIE Exam Prep with Audiobook Access: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637758073?...

📖 Recommended Series 7 Study Books:
• Kaplan Series 7 License Exam Manual 2nd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078803730?...
• Series 7 Study Guide (750 Questions): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1998805484?...
• Series 7 Complete Prep (1500+ Questions): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6D2ZW48?...

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:05 - Key Facts & Stats
1:03 - Content Breakdown
2:14 - Hardest Topics
3:21 - Study Strategy & Next Steps