Upcoming Events

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. 

On February 19, 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!

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. 

On March 12, 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 investors ready to move beyond the basics, this session will offer a more intense examination into the Greeks as essential tools for understanding option behavior and managing complex positions. OIC instructor Roma Colwell will explain how option prices respond to shifting market conditions and how the Greeks quantify sensitivity, exposure and risk.  

Highlights of the agenda include: 

• How option prices react to changes in key market variables 
• Identifying and using the Greeks to measure sensitivity and risk 
• Applying Greeks-based analysis to evaluate and manage options positions 

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

On March 19, 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!

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.

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.