Upcoming Events

The exercise and assignment processes are fundamental components of options trading that can significantly impact outcomes and risk exposures, yet they remain widely misunderstood. On December 10, join OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen as he explains the mechanics and reveals operational details that every options trader should understand. In this essential educational session, Mark will explore: 

• Mechanics of Exercise: 
  • Exercise Process 
  • Exercise by Exception (i.e. “Auto-Ex”) 
  • Brokerage cutoff times 
• Mechanics of Assignment: 
  • Assignment Process 
  • Risk Associated with After-Hours Market Movements 

Options users of all skill levels will benefit from this session which will provide crucial information that can help avoid costly mistakes and make more informed decisions about options positions. Register now for Mark's presentation and receive access to our complete library of options education resources. 

On December 11, 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!

Corporate actions can create unique risks for options positions, often catching traders unprepared for their complexities. During this comprehensive session on December 17, OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen will examine the potential impact on options related to various corporate actions including: 

• Mergers & Acquisitions 
• Stock Splits 
• Dividends 
• Bankruptcies 

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

On December 18, 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!

New to options or looking to reinforce your foundational knowledge? Join OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen for a clear, accessible introduction to essential options concepts. This session breaks down the core terminology and mechanical elements every investor should understand before diving deeper into options theory. 

Mark will guide attendees through: 

• Common options terminology and what each term means 
• Standard contract specifications and how they impact pricing 
• The basics of moneyness and why it matters for traders 

Whether you're just getting started or refreshing your skills, this presentation will provide the groundwork to begin or refresh your educational journey with options. All registrants will also gain access to the full OIC library of educational resources for continued learning at your own pace. 

Building on the essentials covered in the first session of January, this session takes a closer look at the core building blocks of all options strategies: calls and puts. OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen will guide you through the mechanics and risk profiles that define how these instruments function. 

During this presentation, Mark will cover: 

• The rights and obligations associated with buying and selling options 
• The foundational characteristics of calls and puts 
• How profit-and-loss profiles work—and what they reveal about risk and reward 

This session is ideal for anyone strengthening their understanding of options before moving on to more advanced strategies. Registrants will also receive access to the full OIC educational resource library for continued learning. 

Why do options have value—and what makes that value change? In this session, OIC instructor Mat Cashman breaks down the components of an option’s premium and explains the market forces that drive it. Participants will explore how intrinsic and extrinsic value interact, how time and volatility shape pricing and why options can behave differently than the underlying asset. Mat will also highlight how implied volatility reflects market expectations and what traders can learn from shifting volatility environments. 

This session will help investors: 

• Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic value 
• Understand how time decay (Theta) and implied volatility (Vega) influence option premium 
• Learn how the Greeks translate an isolated pricing variable into risk analysis 

By registering, you’ll also unlock on-demand access to the comprehensive OIC educational resource library, giving you the flexibility to continue learning at your own pace. 

In this session, OIC instructor Mat Cashman will bridge the gap between option pricing theory and market reality. You’ll explore how foundational models, such as Black-Scholes, use key inputs like volatility, time, interest rates and the underlying price to estimate fair value. The presentation also breaks down Put–Call Parity, the principle that keeps call, put and stock prices aligned and explains how synthetic stock positions and implied forward pricing emerge from this relationship. 

The agenda for this presentation will help investors: 

• Understand the basic structure, purpose and key variables of option pricing models 
• See how Put–Call Parity maintains pricing consistency across markets 
• Learn how synthetic positions can replicate directional exposure 
• Recognize how interest rates and dividends affect parity relationships 

Register today for Mat’s presentation and receive access to our complete library of educational resources for continued learning. 

Understanding the Greeks is essential for interpreting option behavior and managing risk effectively. In this session, OIC instructor Roma Colwell will provide a clear, concise introduction to the five core Greeks and how they shape option prices. Participants will learn what each Greek measures, why it matters and how market forces influence these risk indicators. This overview is ideal for investors seeking to build confidence in reading and applying Greeks into their analysis. 

During this session, investors will hear how to: 

• Break down the five primary Greeks: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega and Rho 
• Understand what each Greek measures and how it affects option pricing 
• Explore market drivers such as price movement, volatility, time decay and interest rates and how each variable is measured by the Greeks 

All registrants will also receive access to the comprehensive OIC educational resource library, providing additional tools to continue learning at their own pace.