Options Industry Council Announces Spring Schedule for "Options Strategies for Your Clients" Seminars

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In a continued effort to educate investors and brokers about equity options, The Options Industry Council (OIC) has announced its spring schedule for its "Options Strategies for Your Clients" seminars. Since introducing the Series 7 licensed brokers-only seminar in 2001, OIC has educated nearly 500 brokers at this seminar. The seminars will be held in various cities across the country, taught by OIC's professional exchange instructors, and will cover topics related to equity options, including trading strategies and risk management.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Options Industry Council (OIC) has announced its spring schedule for the "Options Strategies for Your Clients" seminars, which are designed to educate Series 7 licensed brokers about equity options.
  • The seminars have been running since 2001 and have educated nearly 500 brokers.
  • The seminars will be held in various cities across the country, including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
  • The topics covered will include trading strategies, risk management, and how to implement options in client portfolios.
  • The seminars will be taught by OIC's professional exchange instructors.
  • A new addition to this year's seminars is a one-hour cocktail reception following the two-hour seminar, providing an opportunity for brokers to speak one-on-one with the instructor.
  • All attendees will receive a certificate of completion that may be applied toward continuing education.
  • The seminars are free to attend, with registration available through the OIC's website or by calling 1-888-OPTIONS.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 500 brokers have been educated through the "Options Strategies for Your Clients" seminars since 2001.
  • The seminars have been running for 22 years.
  • The seminars will be held in at least three cities across the country.
  • The seminars are free to attend.
  • The two-hour seminars will be followed by a one-hour cocktail reception.

Sources:

  • "Options Industry Council Announces Spring Schedule for 'Options Strategies for Your Clients' Seminars" (PRNewswire, Jan. 27)
  • "The Options Industry Council" (PRNewswire, 2001)
  • "The Options Industry Council Web Site" (http://www.888options.com/)
  • Options Industry Council Web site: http://www.888options.com/