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Charles Schwab & Co., Inc Margin, Short & Option Account Terms (For customers of Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd.)
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These terms relate to your account and are part of the Account Agreement between each account holder and Schwab. Please retain for your files.
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Option Agreement=L !" Terms and Conditions This agreement is between you and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Any reference to "Schwab", "us", "our" or "we" refer to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Any reference to "Schwab Hong Kong" refers to Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd. In consideration of our accepting your orders to trade option contracts for your account referenced in Section 2, you agree that the following terms and conditions apply to your Schwab Hong Kong US$ Account, in addition to the other terms and conditions contained in the Schwab Hong Kong US Dollar Account Agreement applicable to your account. 1. Risks at Option Trading The purchase or writing of option contracts involves a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. By applying to add the option trading feature to your Account you represent that you: • Understand the risks inherent in option trading; • Are financially able to withstand option trading losses, including the loss of your entire investment; and • Have determined that option trading is suitable for you, considering your financial situation and investment objectives. Neither Schwab nor their officers, employees, agents or Schwab Hong Kong are authorized to give tax advice. You should consult a professional tax advisor regarding the tax effect of option transactions in your Schwab Hong Kong US$ Account. 2. Special Statement for Uncovered Option Writers There are special risks associated with uncovered option writing that expose the investor to potentially significant loss. Therefore, this type of strategy may not be suitable for all investors approved for options transactions. a. Potential loss of uncovered call writing is unlimited. The writer of an uncovered call is in an extremely risky position and may incur large losses if the value of the underlying instrument increases above the exercise price. b. As with writing uncovered calls, the risk of writing uncovered put options is substantial. The writer of an uncovered put option may incur large losses if the value of the underlying instrument declines below the exercise price. c. Uncovered option writing is thus suitable only for the knowledgeable investor who understands the risks, has the financial capacity and willingness to incur potentially substantial losses, and has sufficient liquid assets to meet applicable margin requirements. In this regard, if the value of the underlying instrument moves against an uncovered writer, we may request significant additional margin payments. If you do not make such margin payments, we may liquidate stock or options positions in your account, at our discretion without prior notice, in accordance with your margin agreement. d. For combination writing, where the investor writes both a put and a call on the same underlying instrument, the potential risk is unlimited. e. If a secondary market in options were to become unavailable, investors could not engage in closing transactions, and an option writer would remain obligated until expiration or assignment. f. The writer of an American-style option is subject to being assigned at any time until the option expires. By contrast, the writer of a European-style option is subject to assignment only at expiration. Note: it is expected that you will read the booklet entitled Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Direct your attention to the chapter entitled “Risk of Option Writers”. This statement is not intended to enumerate all of the risks entailed in writing uncovered options. 3. OCC Disclosure Document When we approve your account for option trading, we will give you the booklet Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, published by The Options Clearing Corporation (the “OCC Disclosure Document”). You agree not to enter any orders for option transactions until you have read and understood the OCC Disclosure Document. Any information contained in the OCC Disclosure Document, including information regarding the US federal income tax consequences of option transactions, is subject to change.
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