Upcoming Events

Many people understand what buying stock involves, but is there another way to potentially earn returns? In this engaging rebroadcasted presentation on May 14, OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen will focus on implementing options from the long side, with particular attention to the long call strategy. Topics will include:  

• Options as Leverage 
• Strike Selection 
• Moneyness 
• Time Decay 
• Long Call example 

Registration will also grant ongoing, free access to the OIC on-demand library of all past option instruction topics.  

On May 15, 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 second OIC webinar of May will outline motivations and risk factors when selling options. With a drastically different risk profile, short option positions might require a higher level of comfort. A fundamental understanding of the risks and potential rewards of selling options can help build your knowledge and confidence. On May 21, join OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen for this rebroadcasted discussion on ways to generate premium income, enhance portfolio flexibility and incorporate risk management techniques using short options. Discussion points for this session will outline:   

• Rights & Obligations 
• Motivation and Risks 
• Strike Selection 
• Time Decay 
• Assignment Risk 

Sign up today for this insightful conclusion to OIC May events on long and short option positions and stick around for a live Q&A. Plus, registration provides access to all past OIC instructional webinars, which can be reviewed any time. 

On May 22, 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 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.  

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.