I am not holding a huge amount of oppies but would have to sell...

I am not holding a huge amount of oppies but would have to sell off other shares to pay for the conversion.

I am also a newcomer to the stock market so i am treading softly. i am holding MAK and MAKO amongst others which are doing well (despite today).. and not being a trader and being self funded i am hesitant to commit any further until my confidence returns on some good news.

Have a question though...as i have never converted options before..how much time should i allow for as a minimum for the paperwork to be received and other bureaucracy for conversion.

RB