Upcoming Events

While there are many reasons an investor might decide to open an options position, one primary motivation may be to manage the risk of a long stock or ETF position. On July 9, former trader and current OIC instructor Roma Colwell will explain the potential use of a long put option for those with risk management in mind. During this live, free webinar, investors will learn about:  

• Two Dimensional Analysis: Bullish on Stock with Downside Concern  
• Choosing Strike and Expiration   
• Calculating Risk 
• Balancing Upside Potential with Cost of Protection  

Registration is open now, and the webinar is free to attend. Plus, by signing up, investors will get the added benefit of access to OIC's library of on-demand webinars.  

On July 10, 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!

For many option investors, collars can be a core strategy. Generally, collars are created by generating premium income to offset the cost of protection around a long stock position - but knowing the details is critical. On July 16, join OIC's Roma Colwell, a former market maker, to learn about traditional collars as well as variants. During a live webinar, you'll hear about:  

• Motivation and Construction of the Collar  
• Calculating the Risk Profile  
• Upside and Downside Strike Selection  
• Variations Involving Strike and Expiration  

Sign up for free today for OIC's upcoming presentation on collars. And when you register, you'll get access to the OIC on-demand library, so you can watch the webinar again any time.  

On July 17, 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!

The first OIC webinar in August covers debit spread trades, which involve buying one option and simultaneously writing another that pays for part of the long option. But how are debit spreads constructed and why might an investor use them? On August 13, join a live presentation led by OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen who will discuss:  

• An Overview of Spread Trading 
• The Basics of Debit Spreads  
• Strike Selection  
• Bull Call vs Bear Put Spreads  

 Sign up now for the OIC debit spreads webinar. With registration also comes ongoing access to our full learning library, where a wide variety of option topics can be explored at any time.

Following up on the debit spread overview, OIC completes the August webinar series with another presentation on spreads, this time on credit spreads. With a drastically different risk profile, short options positions might require a higher level of comfort. This free online session will review the basics of spreads and key aspects investors should understand about strategies that involve both short and long positions. The agenda will include:   

• Buying Protection to Manage Risk 
• The Impact of Greeks 
• Strike Selection 
• Assignment Risk 

Register today for the upcoming webinar on credit spreads. Plus, signing up will provide complete access to the entire OIC learning library, where all our option topics can be reviewed on demand.  

The versatility of options can be demonstrated in many ways, and the first OIC webinar session on September 10 will explain the intricacies of diagonal spreads. With its unique structure, the exposure to Greeks, risk profile, and assignment considerations of diagonal spreads involve complexities that can be difficult to understand. OIC instructor Mat Cashman will break down the complexities and discuss these key takeaways:  

• Defined Risk with Fluid Profit Potential 
• Potentially Rolling the Short Option  
• Assignment Risk 
• Theta and Vega Exposure  

 Register today for this new OIC webinar on diagonals. Signing up for the event also grants attendees access to the on-demand learning library of past OIC instructor-led educational webinars.  

OIC September webinars will conclude with an in-depth examination of the option calendar spread. When strategies involve multiple options, understanding an investor’s motivation and directional outlook can be complex. Add different expiration dates into the mix, and the analysis becomes even more challenging. Fortunately, OIC instructor Mat Cashman will provide a detailed presentation on the calendar spread that will feature topics such as: 

• Challenges associated with calculating risk and potential  reward  
• Time decay and IV - comparing the long and short term options 
• Monitoring the short option as expiration nears  

Sign up now for this OIC webinar on calendar spreads. Plus, registration unlocks the entire OIC options education learning library, where past instructional webinars can be visited any time on-demand.