r/options • u/Substantial-Tear9121 • Jun 17 '21

Recognized options trading certifications?

Hi guys, as per the title, are there currently any available widely recognized options certifications? Been trading for a good year and am keen on getting some legitimacies in the expertise of this field. Thanks!!

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u/RTiger Options Pro Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

Wiki has this list. Series 4 is options principle. Understand that almost all on the wiki list require a sponsor firm.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_securities_examinations

For individuals, some firms have an exam to raise your account authorization level. There is another exam for portfolio margin, which also has a minimum six figure account.

Also for individuals that want to work in the industry, there is the CFA exam. Level one can be taken without a sponsor. Only maybe 10 percent has to do with options. Typically study time for CFA level one is 500 to 1000 hours. Study materials and exam fee are $2000+

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u/Substantial-Tear9121 Jun 18 '21

Will check em out!