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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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Learn About Option Box Spreads for Investors

This resources explores how box spread options enable alternative lending or borrowing mechanisms with benefits including OCC-guaranteed protection and fixed returns, while highlighting risks related to interest rate fluctuations, execution ...Read more

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2026 -2027 Options Expiration Calendar Now Available

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Out With the Old, In With the New: A Look at Options for the New Year

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Understanding Options Exercise & Assignment: Features and Critical Aspects

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Corporate Actions and Options: Navigating Potential Contract Adjustments

Options 101: Understanding Key Terms and How Options Work

Options 101: Understanding Key Terms and How Options Work

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Ask Us (Almost) Anything - OIC Office Hours

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Options 102: Fundamentals of Calls and Puts

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Ask Us (Almost) Anything - OIC Office Hours

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Now Digital - Options Strategy Guide

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Now Digital - Options Strategy Guide

Navigating Options Disclosures

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Navigating Options Disclosures

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