Footnotes

1 Collateral and margin requirements for option traders can vary by broker. Furthermore, recent changes allow customers whose accounts exceed certain minimum thresholds to take advantage of portfolio margining rules which more precisely align collateral requirements with overall portfolio risk. Readers wishing to further explore margin and collateral requirements are encouraged to visit the Chicago Board Options Exchange website and to contact their broker.

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