OICs Wide World of Options

OICs Wide World of Options

The Options Insider Radio Network

Episodes 126
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (16)
Since Jun 2013
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Wide World of Options: The New Frontier: Crypto, Prediction Markets, and the Regulators Watching It All

Jun 04, 2026 18m

From election contracts to crypto derivatives, a new generation of markets is raising complex questions about oversight, jurisdiction and investor protection. In this all-new episode of Wide World of…

Wide World of Options: Demystifying AI in Options Trading

May 07, 2026 36m

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of options trading but what does that actually mean? In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Financial AI founder and…

Wide World of Options: Path Dependency: When Getting from Point A to Point B Isn't Always a Straight Line

Apr 02, 2026 26m

In investing, we're often fixated on outcomes, where a stock starts and where it ends up. But how a stock gets from one price to another can matter just as much as the destination itself. In this…

Wide World of Options: Dealer's Choice: When Market Makers Meet Main Street

Mar 05, 2026 25m

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…

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

Feb 05, 2026 29m

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…

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

Jan 01, 2026 25m

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…

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

Dec 04, 2025 26m

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…

Wide World of Options: ETFs, Indices, and More…Oh My!

Nov 06, 2025 22m

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…

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

Oct 02, 2025 20m

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…

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

Sep 04, 2025 25m

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…

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

Aug 07, 2025 46m

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…

Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: The Evolution of Retail

Jul 03, 2025 35m

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…

Wide World of Options: Tales from the Road: Volatility & the State of the Industry

Jun 05, 2025 39m

Join the Wide World of Options show as we hit the road again for great conversations with some of the industry's most-recognized names. In this all-new episode, host Mark Benzaquen talks with Steve…

Wide World of Options: Options Buyers vs. Sellers: The Long and the Short of It

May 01, 2025 28m

When it comes to options, buying and selling are two sides of the same coin. But what factors might investors consider when deciding to buy or sell? Join OIC Instructor and show host Mark Benzaquen…

Wide World of Options: Jumping Into the Deep End With Volatility

Apr 03, 2025 27m

Apart from volatility metrics, investors might also look to the mechanics of implied volatility to help decipher option values. Join show host Mark Benzaquen as he welcomes back Dan Passarelli of…

Wide World of Options: Volatility: Turning Chaos into Potential Opportunities

Mar 06, 2025 30m

In this episode, show host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Brian Overby of OptionsPlaybook.com to discuss the downfalls and potential opportunities for profits in the wake of volatile markets.

Wide World of Options: It's All Greek to Me (But Does It Need to Be?)

Feb 07, 2025 24m

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced options investor, understanding the Greeks is essential to managing risk and making informed market decisions. In this episode, host Mark Benzaquen…

Wide World of Options: A New Year & A New Opportunity To Learn All About Options

Jan 02, 2025 30m Transcript

2025 is the year of the snake and with that brings wisdom, intuition and transformation, so kick off this year of personal growth with some new options education. Join show host, Mark Benzaquen, as…

Wide World of Options: Understanding Greeks through Metaphor vs. Math

Dec 05, 2024 21m Transcript

Have you ever had trouble understanding the concept of option Greeks because of the math involved? If so, join host Mark Benzaquen and fellow OIC instructor Mat Cashman as they make their way through…

Wide World of Options: Volatility Products: What Are They and What Might They Mean to Investors?

Nov 07, 2024 26m Transcript

In this Wide World of Options episode, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes Ed Tom, Senior Director - Cboe, to discuss volatility indices and products.

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