OICs Wide World of Options

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.

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!).

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.

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.

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!