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OIC is an industry resource provided by OCC. Since 1992, OIC has been dedicated to providing engaging and practical educational resources about the risks and potential benefits of exchange-listed options to a global audience of market participants.

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May Webinar Key Takeaways: Buying and Selling Options

In May, OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen hosted two webinars on buying and selling options, detailing the complexities of options trading, highlighting both the strategic advantages and potential pitfalls for investors. ...Read more

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Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry     

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April Webinar Key Takeaways

On-Demand Webinar

Buying Options: Using Call Options as an Alternative to Buying Stock

On-Demand Webinar

Key Points to Know About Selling Options

Premium Income I: Covered Calls and the “Poor Man’s” Covered Call (PMCC)

Premium Income I: Covered Calls and the “Poor Man’s” Covered Call (PMCC)

Webinar

Ask Us (Almost) Anything - OIC Office Hours

Webinar

Premium Income II: Cash-Secured Puts & the Wheel Strategy

Webinar

The Protective Put: Managing Downside Risk

Webinar

Navigating Options Disclosure Documents

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Navigating Options Disclosure Documents

Explore Option Concepts and Strategies

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Explore Option Concepts and Strategies

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