OICs Wide World of Options

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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.

  1. Wide World of Options: Options for (Premium) Income: Unpacking Covered Calls & Cash-Secured Puts

    FEB 5

    Wide World of Options: Options for (Premium) Income: Unpacking Covered Calls & Cash-Secured Puts

    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 the fundamentals of these approaches including how to select strikes, manage risk, and navigate assignment scenarios.

    29 min
  2. Wide World of Options: Out With the Old, In With the New: A Look at Options for the New Year

    JAN 1

    Wide World of Options: Out With the Old, In With the New: A Look at Options for the New Year

    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 your New Year's resolutions (assuming they entail learning about options!).

    26 min
  3. Wide World of Options: Market Madness, AI Boom and a 2026 Outlook

    12/04/2025

    Wide World of Options: Market Madness, AI Boom and a 2026 Outlook

    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 for 2026, and discusses the evolution of retail options traders. The conversation concludes with a fun lightning round, with a look into Dan's professional projects, including his upcoming book release in April 2026.

    27 min
  4. Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!

    11/06/2025

    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. This episode explores how ETF options can provide exposure to entire sectors with built-in diversification, and the potential advantages and disadvantages of trading index options for broad market exposure. Whether you're hedging portfolio risk or pursuing advanced trading strategies, discover how these derivative instruments can enhance your trading toolkit.

    23 min
  5. Wide World of Options: Up, Down, or Sideways: Potential Profits With an Iron Condor

    10/02/2025

    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. Whether you're an experienced options trader or just looking to expand your investment toolkit, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

    21 min
  6. Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads

    09/04/2025

    Wide World of Options: Up, Down, and All Around: Decoding Calendar & Diagonal Spreads

    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 manage the position.

    25 min
  7. Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Giving the Exchanges Their Voice

    08/07/2025

    Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Giving the Exchanges Their Voice

    In this final episode from our Tales from the Road series, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Patty Schuler of BOX Options Market and Kevin Davitt from Nasdaq – two educators with a unique perspective on options. Listen in as they talk about significant industry trends, how technology is driving innovation, and the role exchanges play in educating retail investors.

    46 min
  8. Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: The Evolution of Retail

    07/03/2025

    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.

    35 min
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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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