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OICs Wide World of Options

The Options Insider Radio Network
Options Trading
Options
Greeks
Implied Volatility
The Greeks
Options Industry
Volatility
Covid-19 Pandemic
Fractional Shares
Investor Education
Investment Education
Zero DTE
Market Analysis
Retail Investors
Short-Dated Options
Equity Options
Index Options
Wealth Gap
Emerging Technology
Market Accessibility

Hosted by Mark Benzaquen, OIC 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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Latest Episodes

Join host Mark Benzaquen for the final Wide World of Options broadcast of 2025 featuring Market Taker Mentoring's Dan Passarelli. In this insightful episode, Dan shares his perspective on the surprising market valuations of 2025, offers his outlook f... more

Host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Bill O'Keefe from Cboe Global Markets for a discussion on the versatile world of options trading - beyond individual stocks. This episode explores how ETF options can provide exposure to entire sectors with built-in diver... more

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. Whether you're an exp... more

Looking to take the next step beyond vertical debit or credit spreads? Then join host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes Tony Zhang of OptionsPlay to discuss calendars and diagonals: how they're structured, how they're priced, and how to potentially manag... more

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Recent Guests

Bill O'Keefe
Director of Derivative Sales at Cboe Global Markets
Cboe Global Markets
Episode: Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!
Luis Silva
Options educator and creator of educational content for the Hispanic community.
Sigma Options
Episode: Wide World of Options: Up, Down, or Sideways: Potential Profits With an Iron Condor
Tony Zhang
Chief Strategist of OptionsPlay and frequent on air contributor to CNBC
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Episode: Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads
Jermal Chandler
Host of Tasty Lives, Engineering the Trade, prolific educator in the options space
TastyTrade
Episode: Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: The Evolution of Retail
Steve Sosnick
Chief Strategist for Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers
Episode: Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry
Joe Mazzola
Head Trading and Derivative Strategist for Schwab
Schwab
Episode: Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry
Jessica Inskip
Director of Investor Research at stockbroker.com and host of Market Make Her podcast
stockbroker.com
Episode: Wide World of Options: Options Buyers vs. Sellers: The Long and the Short of It
Brian Overby
The mastermind behind optionsplaybook.com with over 30 years of experience in the options trading industry.
Options Playbook Incorporated
Episode: Wide World of Options: Volatility: Turning Chaos into Potential Opportunities
Ankit Mehra
Ankit Mehra of Mehra Wealth Management and CIBC Private Wealth Management
Mehra Wealth Management
Episode: Wide World of Options: It's All Greek to Me (But Does It Need to Be?)

Host

Mark Benzaquen
Host of a dynamic series focused on options trading, education, and strategies designed to enhance investors' understanding and performance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Thanks!!

    I appreciate how you simplify things for beginners!! So much help and knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cqrafhjh
    United States2 years ago
  • It’s not as good as...

    OIC’s other podcasts on options.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The Woodman in Cleveland
    United States6 years ago
  • Yes

    🎂🎂🎂🤔🤔🤔😀😀😀

    Knowledge and lots of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hhdxvhf
    Australia9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the simplification of complex topics, making it accessible for beginners.
Some mention a preference for other episodes featuring different perspectives on options.
Content is very informative, catering well to various levels of knowledge in options trading.

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Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!
Q: How does Flex capability work in options?
Flex options allow for customizable terms and are not limited by standard contracts, offering greater flexibility for investors.
Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!
Q: What does that mean to an investor about this ETF's options trade?
It means that while the price may seem low, the underlying mechanisms are quite complex, which requires careful consideration.
Wide World of Options: Up, Down, or Sideways: Potential Profits With an Iron Condor
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about how you got involved with that population niche?
I started learning options trading by watching YouTube videos and realized there was a lack of options education in Spanish. This prompted me to create my own content to educate the Hispanic community.
Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads
Q: Is it common to trade calendars around earnings?
Yes, calendars are often traded around earnings due to the volatility crush that occurs afterwards.
Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads
Q: What are your thoughts on calendars?
Calendars take advantage of implied volatility levels and provide a limited risk structure similar to a short straddle.

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Focused on the intricacies of options trading, this series offers deep insights into various strategies, including calendar and diagonal spreads, volatility, and the Greeks. Episodes feature discussions on the evolution of retail investing, the impact of technology and AI in trading, and common pitfalls faced by retail investors. The content caters to both novice and experienced investors, providing educational content aimed at enhancing investment strategies and risk management while navigating market fluctuations. Unique in its approach, the podcast empowers listeners with actionable knowledge that is essential for successful trading in today's dynamic financial landscape.

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1. Bill O'Keefe
2. Luis Silva
3. Tony Zhang
4. Jermal Chandler
5. Steve Sosnick
6. Joe Mazzola
7. Jessica Inskip
8. Brian Overby

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