Articles and Updates
OIC Educational Series: Options Pricing
Explore options pricing with OIC's Q4 events. From moneyness to volatility skew, learn for free with industry experts. Register now!
OIC Educational Series: How Options can be an Efficient Use of Capital
Explore how options can efficiently use capital in your investment plan with OIC's free webinars. Sign up now!
New Study: Listed Index and ETF Option Overlays May Improve Endowment Performance
New study shows buy-write and put spread collar overlays improved risk-adjusted performance for endowments of all sizes. Learn more.
OIC's Income Series: Risk, Reward and Special Considerations when Selling Options
Learn to generate income with options! Join OIC for live seminars on selling options, covered calls, credit spreads, and more. Free registration!
U.S. Options Industry Creates New Lifetime Contribution Award and “Crowd of Fame”
Introducing the U.S. Options Lifetime Contribution Award, honoring individuals for significant contributions to the options industry.
OIC's Hedging Series: Using Options to Hedge Against Market Risk
Learn how to use options for risk management and hedge against downturns. Join our webinars and Chicago seminar in March.
Welcome to the New OIC Website
The Options Industry Council's website gets a fresh look! Enjoy improved navigation and mobile-friendly access for top-notch options education.
New Research Shows European Demand For U.S. Equity Options Remains Strong
European investors drive demand for U.S. exchange-listed equity options. Study reveals insights into strategies and market trends.
Greenwich Associates Study Finds More Than 80 Percent Of Institutional Investors Surveyed Who Use Exchange-Listed Options Are Satisfied With Performance
Discover how institutional investors use exchange-listed options for portfolio protection and risk diversity. OIC provides free education on options strategies.
Gary Katz to Receive Joseph W. Sullivan Award at 2018 Options Industry Conference
Gary Katz, former ISE CEO, honored with 2018 Options Industry Achievement Award. Recognition for contributions to the U.S. options industry.
OIC Celebrates 25th Anniversary as Leading Provider of Unbiased Options Education
OIC celebrates 25 years of educating investors about exchange-listed options. Join us in raising awareness and understanding of options.
CBOE Vest Technologies and The Options Industry Council (OIC) Offer Options Strategy Builders Tool on OIC Website
CBOE Vest and OIC collaborate to educate investors with Options Strategy Builders. Try collar and covered call strategies with ease.
Cerulli Study Says Financial Advisors Who Currently Use Options Expect to Increase Use of Options by 30 Percent in Three Years
New study by OIC reveals increased usage of exchange-listed options by financial advisors. Learn about options strategies' growth potential.
OCC Announces Robert Bodnar Joins Options Industry Council Roundtable
Robert Bodnar of Morgan Stanley joins the OIC Roundtable. Enhancing options education for investors and advisors.
OIC Launches New Digital Education Advertising Campaign
Learn about using options to manage risk and achieve investment goals in our "Investing Adventure" campaign. Explore webinars, videos, and more!
Long-Time Options Industry Leader Gina McFadden is First Woman to Receive 2017 Sullivan Award
Gina McFadden to receive the Joseph W. Sullivan Options Industry Achievement Award for her contributions to the U.S. options industry.