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October 2025

OCC and OIC Support World Investor Week 2025

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WHAT IS WORLD INVESTOR WEEK?

World Investor Week (WIW) is an annual global campaign spearheaded by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. Explore the World Investor Week website for details on events and other opportunities to participate.

During the week of October 6- 12, OCC® and The Options Industry Council (OIC)® are joining organizations around the world to support this important initiative.

HOW ARE OCC AND OIC SUPPORTING WORLD INVESTOR WEEK 2025?

As the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, OCC is committed to promoting market integrity and supporting informed investing decisions. One way that OCC supports its mission is through the programs and services of The Options Industry Council (OIC).

Since 1992, OIC has been dedicated to providing independent, practical and engaging educational resources designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of exchange-listed options among a global audience of market participants.  

World Investor Week presents an opportunity for investors to review featured OIC content and further their options education. 
 

An Educated Investor…

 

Takes the time to be well informed when making investment decisions  

  • Options Overview for Investors (Investor Resource) 
    This document is intended to help investors navigate the content of the options disclosure document, Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as ODD. The overview contains examples of certain topics discussed throughout the ODD, such as rights & obligations, exercise & assignment and options pricing, among others. This resource is not a replacement for the ODD and should only be used to support investors as they navigate the disclosure document. 
  • OIC Options Strategy Guide (Interactive Guide) 
    Navigate the world of options trading with the now interactive, OIC Options Strategy Guide. This comprehensive resource can help you explore various option strategies by market outlook (bullish, bearish, neutral, etc.) or objective (premium income generation, stock protection, etc.). View profit potential, volatility impacts, and examples of each strategy — all in one intuitive digital guide available via OCC Learning. 

Conducts thorough research on every investment opportunity 

  • OIC Options Academy: Key Concepts and Strategies (Options Curriculum)
    This OCC Learning curriculum is designed for investors of all experience levels seeking to build their options knowledge. Courses span a wide range of topics, including Basic Concept and Terminology, Options Pricing, Volatility, and Options Strategies for various outlooks. When taken in sequential order, courses build on one another providing investors with education on core option concepts and common strategies. 
  • OIC Options Calculator (Options Tool)
    OIC offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you practice the concepts that you have learned. The options calculator, provided by iVolatility, allows users to customize input parameters to view fair values and Greeks of any option, all in a theoretical environment.

Utilizes available tools to thoroughly understand the risks and rewards of investments

  • Ask Us (Almost) Anything: OIC Office Hours (Webinar)
    You bring the options-related questions and OIC instructors will provide the answers. These interactive sessions encourage participants to affirm their knowledge of topics covered in OIC webinars, address uncertainties, and strengthen their independent research.
    Don’t forget to register for the October sessions: Here
  • 0DTE Options Primer: What Investors Should Know About Expiration-Day Positions (Article) 
    This resource breaks down the mechanics of 0DTE (zero days to expiration) options—contracts that expire the same day they’re traded. Factors like leverage, time decay, gamma risk, and liquidity shape these products, and should be understood by investors before investing. 
  • Introductions to Options on ETFs (Article) 
    This article explores ETF options, highlighting how their risks and potential benefits are closely tied to the composition of the underlying fund and the mechanics of the options themselves.