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.

Mar 12, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 PM CST
Webinar
Basic / Intermediate

Understanding Volatility and Options

If an investor is exploring options as an investment, it's essential to consider the potential impact of volatility. Because of the significance of this fundamental concept, OIC will host a live webinar on March 12, specifically to review volatility and options pricing. In a discussion that will be led by OIC instructor and former options trader Roma Colwell, investors will learn about:

  • Historical volatility (HV)
  • Implied volatility (IV)
  • Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value
  • “Historical” Implied Volatility

Register today for the OIC volatility webinar - it's free and easy to sign up. Also, registration offers continuing access to our on-demand webinar library, where all past webinars on a variety of options subjects can be viewed.



Mar 19, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 PM CST
Webinar
Basic / Intermediate

Pricing Models, Vega and Implied Volatility

OIC will conclude its Q1 webinar series with a review of implied volatility and its potential impact on option pricing. During this live webinar on March 19, OIC instructor Roma Colwell will lead an overview of volatility for investors who want to better understand this important options topic. Among the main discussion points will be: 

  • Variables of the Black-Scholes formula 
  • The impact of Implied Volatility amongst different options 
  • Vega as a metric, and how it relates to Implied Volatility changes 

Sign up today for the second March webinar on volatility. Also, all registrants gain immediate access to the entire OIC educational library which includes past option webinars on a wide variety of topics.