This podcast covers two core strategies that investors should be familiar with when trading options. Host Joe Burgoyne and OIC instructor Aubree Greenspun discuss how covered calls compare with writing puts and the potential risks and benefits of implementing each of these strategies.

OIC Instructor Todd Rich and host Joe Burgoyne review the ins and outs of the Backspreads strategy. Topics covered in this podcast include examples of call and put backspreads as well as a discussion about the risks and rewards of using this particular strategy.

Host Joe Burgoyne speaks to Jim Bittman of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and Darren Tait from the OIC Help Desk about the meaning of put call parity, how it works and what it does to keep the markets in line with one another.

Darren Tait of the OIC Help Desk, Jim Bittman of the Chicago Board Options Exchange and host Joe Burgoyne build upon last week’s discussion about put-call parity by delving into the topic of synthetic long stock. Topics covered in this podcast include what is synthetic long stock, what type of investor may consider buying it and why would an investor consider buying it.

This podcast focuses on defining long and short calls and puts. OIC Instructor Aubree Greenspun and host Joe Burgoyne review terminology and discuss how these strategies compare and contrast with one another.

Oftentimes, special circumstances arise that may change the complexion of trade and it’s important for investors to understand how these occurrences might impact their portfolio. OIC Instructor Barry Nobel and Joe Harwood of OIC’s Help Desk speak with host Joe Burgoyne about what are contract adjustments and what it can potential mean to investors.

Host Joe Burgoyne discusses Long and Short Put Spreads with Jeff Huddleston of the OIC Help Desk and Marty Kearney, an OIC Instructor. This podcast will help investors learn about what exactly is a put spread and how it can be used.

OIC Instructor Barry Nobel and Joe Harwood, Manager of OIC’s Help Desk speak with host Joe Burgoyne about the differences between long and short strangles and what investors need to know about using this particular options strategy.

Understanding how to exit a position is just as important as deciding which strategy to use to enter one. Host Joe Burgoyne, along with OIC Instructor Marty Kearney and Jeff Huddleston from the OIC Help Desk, discuss the importance of having an exit strategy and factors to consider when developing your plan for getting out of a position.

This podcast focuses on how options can be used to potentially increase income in an investor’s portfolio. Joe Harwood from the OIC Help Desk and OIC Instructor Barry Nobel share their perspectives with host Joe Burgoyne.