#8 Managing the Product: Strategic Advantages to Inaction, Parts I and II (Duration: Part I - 8 min, Part II - 10 min)
In these final two podcasts of the Advanced series, you’ll find out about some alternatives to consider if an option position doesn’t work in your favor. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of using strategies like putting on a collar, rolling up on a trade or creating a spread as a way to protect your investment. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#7 Income Strategies, Part I and II (Duration: Part I - 8 min, Part II - 10 min)
The first half of this two-part podcast compares income strategies for writing covered calls versus selling in-the-money and out-of-the money puts. Part two takes an in-depth look at what strategies to consider given certain market conditions. You’ll also learn about the potential benefits and pitfalls of using calendar spreads as an income strategy. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#6 Long Call versus Debit and Credit Spreads (Duration: 15 min)
Do you have a bullish outlook on a particular option, but want to better understand which approach can help maximize your profit potential? Podcast #6 of the Advanced series, “Long Call versus Debit and Credit Spreads” discusses the different types of vertical spreads to consider when using a bullish strategy. You'll also learn about how long call and short put spreads compare and contrast with debit and credit spreads. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#5 Selling Puts (Duration: 15 min)
In this podcast, you’ll learn about the advantages and limitations of selling puts as a strategy for trading options. By understanding the risks and rewards of using techniques such as selling a put for income or trading on a cash-secured put, you’ll gain better insight into how selling puts can impact your potential return. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#4 Buying Calls (Duration: 15 min)
This podcast is a review of essential strategies to consider when buying calls and how purchasing out-of-the-money, in-the-money and at-the money calls can impact your potential return. Also, find out about some advanced strategy selection concepts that will help you make sound decisions when purchasing calls. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#3 The Options Investigator (Duration: 15 min)
This podcast guides you step-by-step through the Options Investigator software. This free tool is a comprehensive, interactive resource that lets individuals "test before they invest" and chart performance by simulating option positions under a variety of market conditions. Learn how to use this software to calculate theoretical values and how certain factors such as time, price and volatility may impact option values in the future. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#2 Options Pricing and Price Behavior (Duration: 13 min)
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This podcast features a discussion about various concepts that can have a significant effect on pricing behavior and how terms such as implied volatility and delta can greatly impact how an option price responds in the marketplace. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#1 A Review of Options Basics (Duration: 15 min)
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Join OIC instructor Dan Passarelli as he kicks off this ten part series for experienced investors with a review of options basics. He reacquaints you with buying and selling calls and puts, plus other fundamental concepts. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#6 Options Trading (Duration: 24 min)
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In this podcast, Jeff Huddleston, a Senior Specialist at the OIC Help Desk, covers what brokerage firms are and what they do. He discusses the types of accounts you can use for equity options trading as well as provides a brief overview of the types of orders you might use and how your options orders are executed. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#5 How Options are Traded (Duration: 24 min)
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Bill Ryan, a Senior Representative for the Options Clearing Corporation, discusses where and what options exchanges are as well as some of the basic influences routinely driving the market up and down. He also explains what you might do to prepare to make a trade in terms of setting your expectations and the kind of strategies available that might suit those expectations. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#4 An Exploration of Options Pricing (Duration: 20 min)
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Join Darren Tait, a Senior Representative at the Options Industry Council, as he introduces options pricing. Learning how options are priced may help you make more knowledgable investment decisions. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#3 An Exploration of Basic Options Terminology
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Listen in as Joe Harwood from the OIC Help Desk walks you carefully through the world of Basic Options Terminology. Learn about some of the very basics, about how options behave in the marketplace, and options mechanics. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#2 An Introduction to the Financial Markets and a Basic Introduction to Options (Duration: 18 min)
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Joe Harwood from the OIC Help Desk reviews some basic options concepts and terminology. Without getting into complicated jargon and abstract concepts, he covers options' place in the financial markets, explains how they can be used in broad terms, and then slowly works into some of the first fundamental lessons. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#1 An Introduction to the OptionsEducation.org (Duration: 6 min)
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Christopher Jobson, Senior Web Producer at the Options Industry Council, gives a brief overview of OIC and the OptionsEducation.org web site. He also provides an overview of many valuable tools and features that can jumpstart your options education. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#16b Covered Combinations - Part 2 (Duration: 6 min)
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In part two of Covered Combinations, Steve Meizinger discusses the importance of understanding options and follow up planning to cut loss. In his closing summary, he covers the strategies and risks involved in harvesting premium. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#16a Covered Combinations - Part 1 (Duration: 10 min)
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Steve Meizinger explains the complexity of covered combinations, offering case studies and follow up planning in part one of Covered Combinations. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#15 Selling Puts, Return Calculations (Duration: 7 min)
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Instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange discusses calculating returns when selling puts using several different senarios. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#14b Selling Puts - Part 2 (Duration: 10 min)
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In part two of Selling Puts, Steve Meizinger covers the differences between put buyers and put sellers. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#14a Selling Puts - Part 1 (Duration: 7 min)
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In part one of selling puts, Steve Meizinger discusses the risks and benefits as well as considerations involved in selling puts. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#13b Writing Short-Term Calls Against LEAPS® - Part 2 (Duration: 9 min)
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Join OIC Instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange in part two of this on-demand podcast. Steve explains the strategies that are available if the stock goes up, down, or even stays steady. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#13a Writing Short-Term Calls Against LEAPS® - Part 1 (Duration: 7 min)
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Join OIC Instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange in this on-demand podcast. Steve will discuss how LEAPS®— Long-Term Equity AnticiPation Securities—differ from regular, short-term equity options. He will cover the risks and benefits of writing short term calls against LEAPS®. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#12 Common Misconceptions (Duration: 7 min)
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In this podcast, OIC instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange discusses common misconceptions about the Covered Call strategy. If you are an investor who is neutral to slightly bullish on an underlying stock, check out these podcasts today! Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#11 Return Calculations (Duration: 11 min)
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Presented by OIC instructor Steve Meizinger, who covers the formulas used for calculating rates of return when using options. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#10 A Conceptual Overview (Duration: 16 min)
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In this podcast, OIC instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange introduces the Covered Call and why an investor who is neutral to slightly bullish on an underlying stock should consider using this popular options strategy. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#9 Options Basics and Terminology (Duration: 13 min)
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OIC instructor Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange presents a review of the basics of options and how they can be used as a part of your investment portfolio. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#8 Options Basics (Duration: 34 min)
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Created from the Options Basics webcast utilizing new technology and interactive elements, this podcast covers options basics and is presented by Bill Ryan, a member of our OIC Help Desk (1-888-OPTIONS). From the history of options to the basics of puts and calls, Bill Ryan engages you in a webcast unlike anything we've offered before. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#7 LEAPS (Duration: 10 min)
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This podcast introduces LEAPS®, or long-term options. LEAPS® offer investors an alternative to stock ownership. While using LEAPS® does not ensure success, having a longer amount of time for your position to work is an attractive feature for many investors. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#6 Options Pricing (Duration: 15 min)
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Dan Passarelli, an industry professional, discusses options pricing, inluding delta and time decay. The podcast will introduce you to the key components of theoretical option pricing. Though their predictive value has limits, the key components of theoretical option pricing still offer an excellent tool for helping investors anticipate price movements and explain price relationships between options. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#5 Covered Calls (Duration: 15 min)
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Join OIC instructor Dan Passarelli as he defines covered calls, a popular options strategy to consider when "neutral to bullish" on a particular stock. Dan covers the strategies, alternatives, and potential outcomes of entering into this option strategy. He discusses when an investor would choose to enter into this type of position as well as the risks and benefits. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#4 Buying Puts (Duration: 11 min)
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OIC instructor Dan Passarelli introduces buying puts as a directional, decidedly bearish strategy. He covers profit potential, maximum risk, primary benefits, and how the choice of a long put's strike price and expiration month can allow an investor to tailor both risk of loss and profit potential. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#3 Buying Calls (Duration: 10 min)
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In this podcast, OIC instructor Dan Passarelli introduces buying calls as a directional, decidedly bullish strategy. He covers profit potential, maximum risk, primary benefits, and how the choice of a long call's strike price and expiration month can allow an investor to tailor both risk of loss and profit potential. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#2 Terminology & Mechanics (Duration: 12 min)
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Dan Passarelli, an industry professional, discusses fundamental terms and the mechanics behind options. This podcast also contains examples for the beginning investor to test his or her knowledge. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now

#1 Essential Options Concepts (Duration: 8 min)
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OIC instructor Dan Passarelli, an industry professional, presents basic concepts for the beginning investor, noting the flexibility of options. Login to OIC Select and Listen Now