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Bull or Bear - What are Your Options?

Released on Thursday, November 7, 2019•OPTIONS

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In this session, Edward Modla of OIC will look at how investors can incorporate single and multi-leg option strategies when they have a particular view about the direction of a stock or ETF.

Topics include:

Buying Calls and Puts

Vertical Spreads

Bullish strategies—short put spread vs. long calls

Bearish strategies—short call spread vs. long puts

Selecting strike prices and expiration dates

Theta

Implied Volatility

Edward J. Modla

OCC, Executive Director, Investor Education

Edward J. Modla is executive director of investor education at OCC. In this role, he is responsible for contributing the strategic direction, development, and execution of programs designed to provide education to market participants about the prudent use of listed options. Mr. Modla represents OCC by creating and presenting educational events in both online and in-person formats, serving as a guest speaker on panels, and working with the media. He also manages a team of options professionals responsible for designing and delivering educational resources and communications center support. Additionally, Mr. Modla takes the leading role in the development and nurturing of strategic business partnerships.