Wide World Of Options

Hosted by Mark Benzaquen, OIC ^SM Instructor and Principal, Investor Education at OCC^?, the OIC Wide World of Options podcast will feature a dynamic mix of current events, investor resources and strategy insights.

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The Options Industry Council

The Options Industry Council (OIC)^SM is an industry resource provided by OCC^? that offers education and practical knowledge about the benefits and risks of exchange-listed options.?

Since 1992, OIC has been dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge and responsible use of options among a global audience of investors ? including individuals, financial advisors and institutional managers.

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Latest Episode

Wide World of Options: When One Option May Not Be Enough: Trading Vertical Spreads

by OIC's Wide World of Options | Jun 1, 2023

In this month’s Wide World of Options podcast, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC Instructor and option’s veteran Ken Keating as they break down the fundamentals of vertical spread trading and share practical insight In determining various objectives of spread trading, as well as the potential risks and rewards inherent to spreads.

Previous Episodes

Wide World of Options: Hedging With Options – Protection Strategies

Join OIC instructor Mark Benzaquen on this episode of Wide World of Options as he takes a deep-dive into the protective put and options collar strategies which can be used to potentially mitigate risk associated with stock holdings.

Wide World of Options: Covered Calls and Cash-Secured Puts: Selling Options for Potential Income Generation

Join OIC instructors Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the setup and potential pitfalls of the covered call and the cash-secured put strategies on this episode of Wide World of Options.

Wide World of Options: It’s All Greek to Me

Join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes colleague and long-time options professional Mat Cashman for a talk about the theoretical option metrics known as The Greeks.

Wide World of Options: Options Pricing: A Closer Look at Valuation and Volatility

In this Wide World of Options episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC instructor Ken Keating for a discussion on the primary inputs used to determine options pricing as well as one of pricing’s key components, implied volatility.

Wide World of Options: Options and Your New Year?s Resolution

If your New Year?s Resolutions include learning about options, OIC?s Wide World of Options podcast has you covered. Get started by learning basic terminology and fundamental concepts necessary to begin your journey.

Best of Episode – Wide World of Options 69: Using the Collar for Protection

Join host Ed Modla and Mark Benzaquen, Manager of the OCC Investor Services team, as they discuss the collar strategy and the many ways that it can be used for downside protection on this episode of Wide World of Options.

Wide World of Options: Corporate Actions and their Impact on Options

While a merger between two companies might affect its shareholders, what effect might it have on buyers and seller of options? Find out on this episode of Wide World of Options.

Wide World of Options: The Dividend Effect

Join seasoned option professionals Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman as they discuss how dividends impact options pricing, the risk of early exercise, and the treatment of special dividends and adjusted contracts.

Wide World of Options: An Investor?s Guide to Index Options

Join seasoned options pros Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they discuss the differences (and similarities) of trading index options versus their single-stock counterparts on this episode of Wide World of Options.

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About Your Host

Mark Benzaquen is Principal, Investor Education at OCC??and a regular contributor to the educational efforts of The Options Industry Council SM. Mark began his career in options with Stafford Trading, LLC in 1997 before transitioning to brokerage operations with MF Global in 2000. For more than a decade, Mark was the Lead Broker for his firm in the NDX/RUT trading pit, gaining special insight into customer order flow and trade execution.

At OCC, he is responsible for managing the operations of a comprehensive options resource center that provides information and education about options and supports all products traded on all OCC participant exchanges. In addition?to his responsibilities with OCC, Mark also serves as an instructor for The Options Industry Council, conducting option?seminars and presenting?online webinars for all segments of the investing community, including registered Representatives and Advisors.