Options Education Day Montreal

PROGRAM

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast

Investors will have the choice between one of the two packages below:

PACKAGE 1 – Workshops in French

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
(Exhibitor Networking Break from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
Introduction to Options Trading - MX instructor Nicolas Papageorgiou
Individual investors have more investment options than they often realize. This workshop will introduce you to a new world of opportunities as Nicolas presents the building blocks of option trading. Nicolas will also provide an overview of basic options strategies and use practical examples to illustrate how options can be used as an additional arrow in your investment quiver.

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Options Greeks - MX instructor Nicolas Papageorgiou
This workshop introduces the key Greeks and their roles in the determination of risk and reward in option trading. Nicolas will teach you that strong knowledge of the Greeks is fundamental to developing successful strategies and understanding the inherent risks in buying and selling options. The focus of the seminar will be on understanding the Greeks, interpreting your risk exposure to the market as well as trading convexity (gamma) and implied volatility (vega).

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Networking Break

PACKAGE 2 – Workshops in English

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Exhibitor Networking Break from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
Butterflies and Condors - OIC instructor Todd Wilemon
Making trading decisions in a non-directional or neutral market can be very challenging. However, the diversity and flexibility of options allow investors to generate profits even when the market is going sideways. After a brief overview of option spreads, Todd will introduce you to butterflies and condors. This workshop will insure that investors know how to take full advantage of a stagnant market.

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Option Trading: Myths vs. Reality - OIC instructor Todd Wilemon
Financial authors and industry experts have often painted a deceptive picture of the options world. This workshop will explore the most popular misconceptions related to option trading by tracing back their origins and uncovering the truth. This workshop will demonstrate that option trading is not only for experienced and sophisticated traders and that novice investors can also benefit from the use of options and pursue a conservative investment strategy.

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Networking Break

COMMON WORKSHOP in English

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
When in Doubt… - MX instructor Richard Croft
Political stagnation and the risk of a eurozone collapse have been threatening the world’s economic recovery. To avoid being stampeded by a wayward elephant, long-term investors would be well served to change their investing approach from a portfolio that seeks growth to one that focuses on cash flow and risk reduction. Within that environment, options play a critical role and Richard will show you how to use them to survive chaos and stampedes.