Options Trading Strategies Module (Intermediate)

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There are wise arrays of strategies available for trading options. And, Options Trading Strategies Module here, explains the objectives of these strategies and the conditions under which they are successful. However, before attempting the Options Trading Strategies Module, it is preferable to take the NCFM Derivatives Markets (Dealers) Module test for getting familiar with the basic concepts of the options market.

Options Trading Strategies Module will help you cover various knowledge. This will help you:

  • Firstly, to learn and understand the various option strategies.
  • Secondly, to get familiar with the payoff concepts.
  • Lastly, to understand and learn the objectives and risks of each different strategy.
Target Audience

NSE Option Trading Strategies Module is best suited for:

  • Firstly, Teachers
  • Secondly, Students
  • Thirdly, Traders
  • Fourthly, Investors
  • Next, Employees of BPO’s/IT Companies
  • Lastly, individuals who have an interest in the derivatives market

Options Trading Strategies Module: Exam Details

Options Trading Strategies Module is an intermediate level online and self-study based exam that can be given in the English language only. During the exam, an Open Office Spreadsheet will be given and candidates are allowed to bring all types of calculators during the test. Furthermore, there will be a negative marking of 0.25% for any incorrect answers. All NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module Exam Questions are to be completed in time frame of 120 minutes. Moreover you must secure 60% in the NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module Questions to pass the exam.

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Exam Pattern
  • For the Options Trading Strategies Module, there will be 60 objective-type questions in which there will be four or five alternative answers. Out of this, you have to select the correct answer.
  • Secondly, there will be a time duration of 120 minutes to complete the exam.
  • Thirdly, NCFM provides passing marks for the Options Trading Strategies Module that is 60%.
  • Fourthly, the cost of the Options Trading Strategies Module exam isRs.2006/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Six Only). inclusive of GST. 
  • Lastly, the NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module certification validity is for five (5) years.

Exam Registration

  • For the Options Trading Strategies Module exam, candidates can do the registration online by accessing the link ‘Online Registration’. This link is available under the Education. After this, click certifications and then click on Online Register / Enroll.
  • Secondly, after completing the registration, candidates will receive a unique NCFM registration number that comes with a user id and password. And, a confirmation message will be sent to the email id and mobile number provided during registration.
  • Thirdly, using the id and password, candidates can access their online NCFM account for making payment. They can complete the test enrollment and update their address details. Moreover, they can also check study material status and view certificates.
  • Lastly, candidates should provide their latest address in their online NCFM profile. However, to modify the address details candidates need to access the link ‘Edit Profile’ available in their NCFM online login.

NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module Course structure

NCFM provides a course outline for the Options Trading Strategies Module exam. This helps in learning and understanding the topics. This include:

exam course topics

1. Introduction to Options

  • Concept of Options and Option Payoffs of buyers and sellers.

2. Option Strategies

  • The 22 different option strategies covered are:
    • Long Call
    • Short Call
    • Synthetic Long Call
    • Long Put
    • Short Put
    • Covered Call
    • Long Combo
    • Protective Call
    • Covered Put
    • Long Straddle
    • Short Straddle
    • Long Strangle
    • Short Strangle
    • Collar
    • Bull Call Spread Strategy
    • Bull Put Spread Strategy
    • Bear Call Spread Strategy
    • Bear Put Spread Strategy
    • Long Call Butterfly
    • Short Call Butterfly
    • Long Call Condor
    • Short Call Condor
For More: Check Options Trading Strategies Module FAQs
Options Trading Strategies Module FAQs

NCFM Procedures

Exam procedures can be beneficial for candidates to get started with the exam process. Related to this, the NCFM exam procedure is designed for getting an understanding of the exam pattern and its essential process. Some of the NCFM exam procedures include:

Making Payment

For Module Exam, the payment can be made online by logging into the NCFM portal. However, candidates must know that the NCFM test fees validity is changed from 180 days to 90 days. This means that it is necessary to complete enrollment for the NCFM test within 90 days from the date of receipt of payment failing.

Uploading Photo

Candidates can upload photos using the ‘Upload Photo’ link. You can access this link after login in NCFM portal. The uploaded photo should be passport size that has dimensions 3 X 3 cm or 1 X 1 inch or 150 X 180 pixels. And, the format of the image should be JPEG, and the file size should be below 30 KB.

Test Taking Procedure

  • Firstly, for the NCFM exam, there are 200+ test centers that conduct the exams. Candidates can select the test centers according to their preferred location at the time of enrollment.
  • Secondly, the test center has a rule in which candidates have to reach the exam center 30 minutes before the test time.
  • Thirdly, verification will be done before the start of the exam. This verification requires an original Photo ID (PAN card, Driver’s License, or any other).
  • Next, candidates will get a rough sheet(s) during the exam. And, candidates are allowed to bring a scientific calculator and a pen during the test. 

Issuing Certificate

Candidates successfully passing the NCFM exam will receive the certification for modules at the test center itself. However, those who failed the exam will only receive a scorecard. The candidates must collect their results before leaving the test center. 

Options Trading Strategies Module: Study Guide

Options Trading Strategies Module study guide

Getting Familiar with Exam Objectives

For the Options Trading Strategies Module exam, NCFM provides the course outline that has topics divided into various sections and subsections. This course outline helps candidates to understand and learn about the various concepts related to the exam and start their preparation in a sequential way. The topics for the Options Trading Strategies Module includes:

  • Firstly,  Introduction to Options
  • Secondly, Option Strategies

Knowledge Hub: NSE

NSE offers a knowledge hub that helps candidates to get customized and community-based learning advanced AI technology. This technology helps in creating a learning platform for financial learning. Further, the NSE knowledge hub also supports various academic institutions that prepare advanced future-ready talent for the financial services industry. Using NSE Knowledge Hub candidates can:

  • Firstly, get the opportunity to be part of a learning community.
  • Secondly, have unlimited access to the exam content and resources.
  • Thirdly, get expert-level assistance in this field.
  • Lastly, learn from anywhere and anytime.
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NSE Study Material

NSE provides study material for the module exams in the form of a workbook. This workbook is issued after making payment for the module. For the Options Trading Strategies Module, you can download the workbook by logging into your account from the E-Library option. However, candidates can even buy these Workbooks for NCFM modules by just sending a request letter with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- per module per workbook. The request letter should have:

  • Firstly, valid name of the candidates
  • Secondly, the name of the module
  • Thirdly, complete postal address
  • Next, contact and demand draft details. 
  • Lastly, the demand draft contains the name of the candidate and module name on the backside.

Assess yourself using the Exam Practice Tests

NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module Practice Exams can be important during the preparation. This is because the NCFM modules are designed for self-learning and using practice tests will help in better understanding of the topics. Moreover, by taking the assessment, you will improve your answering skills and it will also help you to work on your weak areas. This will result in having a good revision by enhancing your knowledge about the concepts of this module. Boost your confidence with free NCFM Options Trading Strategies Module Mock Test!

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