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Key Facts: SIAA ADA Level 2 Exam
$320-$340
Fee (member/non-member)
SIAA
ADA1
Prerequisite
SIAA
Online
Supervised Exam
SIAA
Up to 150h
Study Time
SIAA
Tier 1
RG146 Derivatives
ASIC RG 146
The SIAA ADA2 accreditation is an advanced online supervised multiple-choice exam delivering RG146 Tier 1 derivatives advice training. ADA1 is a prerequisite. The fee is $320/$330/$340 (individual member/org member/non-member), with up to 150 hours of study supported. SIAA does not publish the question count, time limit, or pass mark.
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1Which of the following best describes the primary risk profile of a covered call writer?
A.Unlimited upside potential and limited downside risk.
B.Limited upside potential and significant downside risk of the underlying stock.
C.Unlimited downside risk and limited upside potential.
D.Limited upside potential and no downside risk.
Explanation: A covered call writer owns the underlying stock and sells a call option against it. The upside potential is limited to the strike price plus the premium received, while the downside risk remains significant because the investor still owns the stock, which can drop to zero (offset only by the premium received).
2What is the standard exercise price (strike price) for a Low Exercise Price Option (LEPO) traded on the ASX?
A.At-the-money (ATM) relative to the stock price.
B.$1.00
C.$0.01
D.$0.00 (Zero)
Explanation: ASX LEPOs are structured with a nominal exercise price of $0.01 (1 cent) per share. This very low strike price ensures the option behaves like a forward contract, moving almost dollar-for-dollar with the underlying asset.
3In an instalment warrant traded on the ASX, what does the 'first instalment' represent?
A.The interest payment paid to the warrant issuer at maturity.
B.The upfront payment made by the investor to acquire the warrant.
C.The final payment required to take physical delivery of the shares.
D.A monthly fee charged by the ASX for holding the warrant.
Explanation: The purchase of an instalment warrant requires the investor to pay a 'first instalment' upfront, which is a fraction of the underlying stock price. The remaining cost is funded by a loan from the issuer, which is cleared if the investor pays the second instalment.
4Before an adviser can accept options orders from a new retail client, what document must be signed by the client and kept on record?
A.A CHESS Sponsorship Agreement.
B.An Options Client Agreement Form.
C.A Direct Debit Authority.
D.An ASX Trade Allocation Request.
Explanation: Under ASIC Market Integrity Rules and ASX Operating Rules, a retail client must sign and return an Options Client Agreement Form (along with receiving the Options Risk Disclosure Statement) before options trading can commence. This form outlines the terms of trading and acknowledges the risks involved.
5Which option Greek measures the rate of change in an option's theoretical value relative to a change in the price of the underlying asset?
A.Vega
B.Theta
C.Gamma
D.Delta
Explanation: Delta measures the sensitivity of the option price to changes in the underlying asset's price. For example, a Delta of 0.50 means the option price is expected to rise by $0.50 for every $1.00 rise in the stock price.
6What is the primary motivation for an investor to buy a straddle (long straddle)?
A.They expect the underlying stock price to remain stable.
B.They expect a significant price movement in the underlying stock but are unsure of the direction.
C.They want to generate premium income in a flat market.
D.They want to hedge a long stock position against a minor downside correction.
Explanation: A long straddle involves buying a call and a put option on the same stock with the same strike price and expiry date. The investor profits if the underlying stock moves significantly in either direction, exceeding the combined premium paid.
7What style of exercise applies to all equity Low Exercise Price Options (LEPOs) traded on the ASX?
A.American-style
B.Bermudan-style
C.European-style
D.Asian-style
Explanation: All equity LEPOs traded on the ASX are European-style options. This means they can only be exercised on their official expiry date, preventing early assignment risk during the contract's term.
8In the context of ASX-traded warrants, what occurs when a barrier warrant hits its specified barrier level?
A.The warrant is automatically converted into physical shares at the strike price.
B.The warrant expires immediately (knock-out event) and becomes worthless or pays a residual value.
C.The issuer is required to adjust the strike price to restore its intrinsic value.
D.The investor must pay an immediate margin call to keep the position open.
Explanation: A barrier warrant (or knock-out warrant) features a pre-determined barrier level. If the underlying asset touches this level, a knock-out event occurs, causing the warrant to terminate immediately. It either becomes worthless or is settled for a nominal residual cash value.
9Under ASIC Market Integrity Rules, when can an adviser execute a proprietary transaction ahead of a client order on the same terms?
A.Never; the client order must always take priority over a proprietary trade.
B.Only if the proprietary trade is for a company director.
C.If the client order is smaller than the proprietary order.
D.If the client has given standing permission for proprietary trades to take precedence.
Explanation: The client priority rule under ASIC Market Integrity Rules is absolute. A market participant must not execute a proprietary trade (for themselves or associates) if they hold an unexecuted client order for the same product on the same terms. The client's order must always be executed first.
10Which option Greek represents the sensitivity of the option's value to the passage of time?
A.Theta
B.Gamma
C.Vega
D.Rho
Explanation: Theta measures the rate of decay in the option's premium over time, assuming all other variables remain constant. It represents a daily loss of value for the option buyer and a daily gain for the writer.
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