Upcoming Events

Throughout the year, OIC hosts free webinars on a variety of options-related topics. Taught by experienced options professionals, OIC webinars run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (CT), unless otherwise noted. Registration is required and will give you access to an on-demand replay of the event. Watch OIC's past webinars on-demand here.

Apr 08, 2026

3:30 - 4:30 PM CST

Webinar

Basic

Volatility 101: Learning to Read Market Uncertainty

Volatility is one of the most misunderstood but crucial aspects of options trading. Join former floor market maker Ken Keating, Principle of Investor Education at OCC, as he breaks down historical and implied volatility to provide insights into market expectations and sentiment. The presentation outline will include:

What volatility reveals about market expectations
How volatility affects option prices and risk
Comparing historical vs. implied volatility
Common volatility metrics and what they mean
What is the VIX and how to interpret it

Sign up today for this upcoming presentation which will focus on volatility. All registrants will receive access to our complete library of educational resources, allowing you to review the material at your convenience.

Apr 15, 2026

3:30 - 4:30 PM CST

Webinar

Basic / Intermediate

Reading Between the Strikes: Understanding Options Skew

In the second webinar for April, join OIC instructor Ken Keating as he dives into options skew, why it is important and what does it tell us about market sentiment and risk. This interactive session will help investors understand:

Why strike prices affect an option cost
Term structure and skew
What skew reveals about market fear and expectations
Common skew patterns and what they mean

The presentation will conclude with a dedicated Q&A session where Ken will address your specific questions about option skew. Register now to learn how to incorporate this observable phenomenon into your trading arsenal and gain access to our complete library of educational resources.