The Options Industry Council

The Options Industry Council (OIC) was created to educate investors and their financial advisors about the benefits and risks of exchange-traded equity options. its sponsors include BATS Options, the Boston Options Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, the International Securities Exchange, NASDAQ OMX PHLX, NASDAQ Options Market, NYSE Amex, NYSE Arca and The Options Clearing Corporation.

Recent Articles

Options Strategies: Married Put

The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

Options Strategies: Long Call

The Options Industry Council offers a briefing on options strategies.

Options Pricing

The Options Industry Council offers the basics on getting started with options investing.

What is an Option? Part 1

Definitions and other introductory material on options.

What is an Option? Part 3

The Options Industry Council offers the basics on getting started with options investing.

Getting Started in Options

The Options Industry Council offers the basics on getting started with options investing.

Options — Benefits and Risks

The Options Industry Council offers the basics on getting started with options investing.

Options Strategies: Collar

Options Industry Council Strategy Briefs