Boston/Cambridge Volatility Seminar

What to Expect

OIC’s Volatility seminar begins where the Basic and Intermediate seminars left off. While the concept of volatility might seem mysterious or perplexing to many options investors, even experienced ones, it has a significant influence in the price behavior of any options position. In this seminar, an options professional will cut through the complexities of volatility and clarify any misconceptions you might have about this important topic.

First, you’ll learn about what volatility really is – and what volatility isn’t – and why it is a factor in an option’s price. You’ll be introduced to how volatility is measured and what that measurement means. Implied volatility will be covered as well, an understanding of which is fundamental for reducing any confusion you might have with respect to changing options prices. Hear how implied volatility can help set realistic expectations for profit and/or loss with your positions. Finally, the impact of implied volatility on various options strategies will be discussed.

To sign up and take this opportunity to advance your understanding of options we recommend:

• A solid understanding of option fundamentals
• A firm comprehension of option pricing
• Familiarity with a wide variety of option strategies
• Experience with both buying and selling options
• Tolerance for some statistical mathematics – just enough to solidify your understanding

For an outline of the seminar, click here.