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: Volatility, Options Skew and….Kansas?

by OIC's Wide World of Options | May 2, 2024

What do volatility, options skew, and the great state of Kansas all have in common? They are all featured in the newest podcast from OIC’s WWoO.

Previous Episodes

Wide World of Options: A Return to Statistics, Covered Calls, and More

Be sure to listen in to this episode of Wide World of Options, where industry pros come to talk.

Wide World of Options: The Greeks, New Listings, and More!

In this latest, two-part episode, OIC instructor Roma Colwell joins show host, Mark Benzaquen to discuss the Greeks and their potential impact to trading options.

Wide World of Options: Options Pricing from a Dual Perspective

Join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes fellow OIC instructor Ken Keating and OCC Director Colin Fisher to discuss pricing basics and OCC’s margining processes in this lively and informative episode, sure to interest investors of all experience levels.

Wide World of Options: New Year’s Resolutions and Options: What’s in Store for 2024!

In the first episode of 2024, host Mark Benzaquen explains the ins and outs of options fundamentals by defining options and discussing their potential uses.

Wide World of Options: Equity vs. Index Options: Is There a Difference?

Join OIC host Mark Benzaquen and OIC instructor Roma Colwell as they breakdown the various differences, similarities, and possible uses for index options in this lively episode of OIC’s Wide World of Options.

Wide World of Options: Ratio Spreads: Is More Really More?

Join host Mark Benzaquen and fellow OIC instructor Ken Keating as they discuss, dissect, and deconstruct ratio spreads for stock repair and bullish and bearish forecasts, and uncover whether more is really more on this episode of Wide World of Options.

Wide World Of Options: How Are Options Priced? Making Sense of Volatility Skew and Relative Value

Tune into this OIC Wide World of Options episode as host Mark Benzaquen welcomes OIC instructor Mat Cashman to discuss implied volatility and various ways the market prices individual options.

Wide World of Options: Up, Down, or Sideways? Potentially Profiting from Market Moves

Tune in as Wide World of Options host Mark Benzaquen explores buying and selling straddles and strangles and provides insight into how investors might use these strategies.

Wide World of Options: Calendar Spreads: Forecasting Time and Volatility

Join OIC instructors Mark Benzaquen and Roma Colwell as they break down the construction, risk profile, and potential opportunities of these spreads in this lively 30-minute segment, designed to offer valuable insight for beginners and professional traders alike.

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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.