Options Fundamentals:
This classroom-style session on options fundamentals teaches the in’s and out’s of investing with options.  Learn about calls, puts, strike prices, volatility, break-even points and the like as OIC instructor, Russell Rhoads of the Chicago Board Options Exchange covers a wide array of options terminology that is essential to successful trading outcomes.  He will then apply basic options strategies, such as covered calls, to real market conditions.

Repair & Exit Strategies:
In this session, you'll learn about foreseeing possible outcomes, understanding your risks versus your rewards and when to utilize long and short options. OIC instructor, Barry Nobel of NASDAQ OMX PHLX will also explain when to do nothing and when to double up, or buy more, when stock prices decline as well as how to exit with a long call or put position at or near expiration.

Option Greeks and Volatility:
The options “greeks” are talked about a lot, but do you know how they can affect an option’s price?  In this presentation, OIC instructor, Steve Meizinger of the International Securities Exchange will take what some think is a complex topic and turn it into something easy to understand.  You’ll also learn how volatility can make – or break – a trade.

Technical Analysis and Charting:
Technical analysis is the key to managing risk and identifying trading opportunities.   Charts are the primary tools of technical analysis.   Rick Swope and AJ Monte, The Market Guys, bring you their strategies for charting and technical analysis through the Keep It Super Simple (KISS) approach.   In this session, you’ll understand how to read the story told by the charts and how to focus on price and volume; the true leading indicators.

Rapid Fire Stock Analysis:
Nothing teaches you how to read the market like repetition.   Speaking the language of the market is like speaking any other language and Rick Swope and AJ Monte, The Market Guys, will show you trades in the language of the market.   Stock symbols offered by the audience will be used in this analysis of appropriate equity and options strategies.   Watch how The Market Guys read the charts and apply strategies for managing risk while setting profit targets.

*Program and presenters subject to change

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