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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
Retail Investors
Short-Dated Options
Equity Options
Index Options
Wealth Gap
Emerging Technology
Market Accessibility
Trading Technology

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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Ever wonder what separates the folks pricing options on a trading floor from you clicking "buy" on your phone? In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes market maker Wes Breton of Breton Holdings, LLC to help break down t... more

Two of the most popular strategies for generating income through options are covered calls and cash-secured puts. 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 t... more

It is said that "history repeats itself," but does that go for the options markets as well? 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 yo... more

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

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Dr. Alan Ellman
President of The Blue Collar Investor Corp.
The Blue Collar Investor Corp.
Episode: Wide World of Options: Options for (Premium) Income: Unpacking Covered Calls & Cash-Secured Puts
Dan Passarelli
The beauty and brains behind Market Taker Mentoring
Market Taker Mentoring
Episode: Wide World of Options: Market Madness, AI Boom and a 2026 Outlook
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
OptionsPlay
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
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

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Mark Benzaquen
Host and Principal at Investor Education at OCC, focusing on the dissemination of knowledge within options trading and education.

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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 States3 years ago
  • It’s not as good as...

    OIC’s other podcasts on options.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    The Woodman in Cleveland
    United States7 years ago
  • Yes

    🎂🎂🎂🤔🤔🤔😀😀😀

    Knowledge and lots of it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hhdxvhf
    Australia10 years ago

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Overall consensus suggests that the podcast delivers valuable insights and knowledge for those interested in options trading.
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Wide World of Options: Out With the Old, In With the New: A Look at Options for the New Year
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn about Options trading this New Year?
Start by building a solid foundation, understand the terminology, and know your risk tolerance and trading style.
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.

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