In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Dr. Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor Corp to explore the fundamentals of covered calls and cash-secured puts.
Wide World of Options: Out With the Old, In With the New: A Look at Options for the New Year
Join show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Jessica Inskip of StockBrokers.com to recap 2025, discuss 2026 predictions and the best ways to get started on your New Year’s resolutions (assuming they entail learning about options!).
Wide World of Options: Market Madness, AI Boom and a 2026 Outlook
In this insightful episode, Dan Passarelli joins Mark Benzaquen to share his perspective on the surprising market valuations of 2025, offers his outlook for 2026, and discusses the evolution of retail options traders.
Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!
Host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Bill O’Keefe from Cboe Global Markets for a discussion on the versatile world of options trading – beyond individual stocks on this episode of Wide World of Options.
Wide World of Options: Up, Down, or Sideways: Potential Profits With an Iron Condor
Explore iron condors with show host Mark Benzaquen and special guest Luis Silva of Sigma Options as they explain this low-volatility options strategy, including its four-legged structure and essential risk management techniques.
Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads
Join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay to discuss calendars and diagonals on this episode of Wide World of Options.
Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: The Evolution of Retail
Join the Wide World of Options show on the road as host Mark Benzaquen welcomes JJ Kinahan and Jermal Chandler of IG North America (better known to investors as TastyTrade) as they talk about key challenges and opportunities for the retail trader and how technology is driving market growth.
Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry
In this all-new episode, host Mark Benzaquen talks with Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers and Joe Mazzola of Schwab about the state of the options industry, volatility opportunities and roadblocks, and recent marketplace innovations.
The Option Block 1380: Expecting the Unexpected in DJT, U, LYFT and More
Discussions on this episode of The Option Block include an analysis of Nvidia’s earnings report and its impact on the market, unusual activity in Unity Software Inc. and Kraft Heinz, and significant put buying in Trump Media.
OIC 2025: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation
This panel explores how new innovations – from AI and automation to regulatory changes – are reshaping trading behavior, risk management, and market structure.
OIC 2025: Shaping the Future of Options Education
This panel dives into the latest developments in options education, highlighting the strategies, tools and platforms that are empowering the next generation of traders.
OIC 2025: Emerging Technology Panel
Cutting edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of options trading, enhancing decision-making processes and driving innovation in trading strategies. This panel explores how market participants leverage sophisticated modeling techniques to identify opportunities, optimize trade execution, and navigate the ethical challenges associated with increased reliance on automation in financial markets.




