Upcoming Events

Volatility is one of the most misunderstood but crucial aspects of options trading. Join former floor market maker Ken Keating, Principle of Investor Education at OCC, as he breaks down historical and implied volatility to provide insights into market expectations and sentiment. The presentation outline will include:

• What volatility reveals about market expectations
• How volatility affects option prices and risk
• Comparing historical vs. implied volatility
• Common volatility metrics and what they mean
• What is the VIX and how to interpret it

Sign up today for this upcoming presentation which will focus on volatility. All registrants will receive access to our complete library of educational resources, allowing you to review the material at your convenience.

On April 9, join OIC for a live, open forum Q&A session dedicated to answering your options-related questions. Whether you are new to options or want to take your knowledge to the next level, this is your chance to get clear, straightforward answers in a casual and interactive setting with OIC Instructors.

This session is participant-driven, so bring your questions and ask away – no question is too basic or too advanced. We hope to provide clarity on topics discussed in previous OIC webinars or to help you better understand the construction and risk profile of various option strategies.

Please note that OIC does not offer investment advice and may not be able to discuss certain topics. Don't miss out – this event will not be available on demand!

In the second webinar for April, join OIC instructor Ken Keating as he dives into options skew, why it is important and what does it tell us about market sentiment and risk. This interactive session will help investors understand:

• Why strike prices affect an option cost
• Term structure and skew
• What skew reveals about market fear and expectations
• Common skew patterns and what they mean

The presentation will conclude with a dedicated Q&A session where Ken will address your specific questions about option skew. Register now to learn how to incorporate this observable phenomenon into your trading arsenal and gain access to our complete library of educational resources.

On April 16, join OIC for a live, open forum Q&A session dedicated to answering your options-related questions. Whether you are new to options or want to take your knowledge to the next level, this is your chance to get clear, straightforward answers in a casual and interactive setting with OIC Instructors.

This session is participant-driven, so bring your questions and ask away – no question is too basic or too advanced. We hope to provide clarity on topics discussed in previous OIC webinars or to help you better understand the construction and risk profile of various option strategies.

Please note that OIC does not offer investment advice and may not be able to discuss certain topics. Don't miss out – this event will not be available on demand!