Upcoming Events

OIC will lead off its June webinar events with an overview of two strategies designed to generate premium income. On June 11, join OIC instructor Ken Keating for a live presentation which will outline the steps and considerations when writing calls against either long stock or far-dated options. During this free webinar, investors will learn about: 

• The Mechanics of Covered Calls 
• Strike Selection 
• The Potential Impact of Dividends 
• LEAPS^® as a Stock Replacement 
• Comparing the PMCC to the Traditional Covered Call 

Register today - it's free and easy to sign up. Also, registration offers continuing access to our on-demand webinar library, where all past webinars on a variety of options subjects can be viewed.  

On June 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!

OIC will close out our Q2 webinar events by tying together concepts covered in both June sessions. While the first session focused on covered calls, this follow-up will bring things home with a lesson on cash-secured puts and the wheel strategy. OIC instructor Ken Keating will provide this lesson on June 18 which will include: 

• The Mechanics of Cash-Secured Puts 
• Strike Selection 
• Expiration Scenarios and Assignment 
• An Overview of the Wheel Strategy 

Sign up today for the final session of Q2. Also, all registrants gain immediate access to the entire OIC educational library, which includes past option webinars on a wide variety of topics. 

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!