What is the maximum gain for any short position (call or put) {Ans: The premium (i.e.-An investor short a January 30 call at 4 has a maximum gain potential of 4 points at $400 - This would occur if, at expiration, the contract was at or out of the money and, therefore, left unexercised)}What is a split offering? {Ans: when the offering is a combination of a primary and secondary offering and the issuer receives half the proceeds and the existing shareholders receive the rest of the proceeds}The regulation enacted by the SEC to protect the privacy of customer information is known as {Ans: Regulation S-P}A member firm holding stock in street name may vote the shares as it sees fit if {Ans: the customer does not return the signed proxy statement by the 10th day before the shareholders' meeting, and if the matters to be voted on are of minor importance.}A market maker that does not honor its firm quote is said to be {Ans: "backing away"}Liquid vs illiquid investments {Ans: Investments in stocks and bonds are considered liquid (i.e.-common stock), while investments in assets (works of art, real estate, automobiles) are considered