A traditional disadvantage of buy-writes has been the possibility of triggering unwanted capital gains tax on previously purchased stock shares in the event the options are assigned. T+1 stock settlement allows you to purchase replacement shares to use against an assignment and potentially preclude capital gains and a higher tax liability. This strategy may be appropriate if you wish to continue to hold shares in your account that were subject to the option assignment.
Pursuant to Part 7.8A of the Corporations Act 2001, Interactive Brokers Australia Pty. Ltd. has prepared the following target market determinations relating to certain financial products for which it is deemed to be the issuer. Our Target Market Determinations are located here: Target Market Determinations.
Product Disclosure Statements are also available for each of these products. If applicable, you should carefully consider these Disclosures in deciding whether to acquire, or to continue to hold, the relevant financial product.