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This winter, why not sign up for one of OIC's twelve online courses? Learn at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or office. Or, if you prefer classroom-style learning, attend one of our free live seminars this spring. You can find our new 2005 schedule online, with new Advanced and Spreads seminar offerings. Visit www.888options.com for all your options education resources.

Enrich your investment portfolio in 2005 by learning about options! Options University offers free online classes that discuss basic options concepts, to classes that address more advanced topics such as volatility. 12 classes are currently available:

Options Basics	Options Pricing
Symbols and Quotes	Options Strategies in a Bullish Market
Covered Calls	Introduction to Spreading
Contract Adjustments	Options Strategies in a Bearish Market
Buying Calls	Options Strategies in a Neutral Market
Buying Puts	Volatility

Register for Options University to get started!

It's not too late to order your copy of "An Investor's Guide to Trading Options," which was developed by Lightbulb Press, the creators of The Wall Street Journal Guide to Money & Investing, in collaboration with The Options Industry Council. This handy 64-page guide: Explains what options are and how they work. Provides real-world investing scenarios. Describes options strategies for various markets. Go to 888options.com or call 1-888-OPTIONS to order.

January 25, 2005 - Investors and brokers interested in learning more about equity options can look to The Options Industry Council (OIC) as a resource. OIC announced its winter schedule of options seminars, taught by exchange professionals in a classroom-style format. The seminars take place in select cities in the U.S. and Canada from 6-9 p.m. and there is no cost to attend. [ Read More ]

January 13, 2005 - The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced that Jim Binder, 40, will assume responsibilities as Manager, Public Relations, OIC, effective Jan. 18. In his new role, Binder will be responsible for all OIC public relations activities. [ Read More ]

January 7, 2005 - The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced that total equity options volume reached 1,083,649,226 contracts, exceeding the 830,308,227 total equity options volume contracts traded in 2003 by 30.51 percent. This year's volume set a new annual volume record, surpassing the previous record set last year. [ Read More ]

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Our free educational option seminars are taught by exchange professionals and held throughout the U.S. and Canada. Winter classes will be held in the following cities from January 18 through March 17: Austin, TX, Bellevue, OR, Boca Raton, FL, Chicago, IL, Colorado Springs, CO, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Irvine, CA, Naples, FL, New Orleans, LA, Newport Beach, CA, New York Midtown, NY, Oak Brook, IL, Pasadena, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, and White Plains, NY. Check here to see if OIC is headed to a city near you.

Q:	Are there exchange traded options available for the Exchange Traded Fund SPY?
A:	Yes, SPY options commenced trading on January 10, 2005.
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Coming Soon! The Taxes and Investing brochure is being updated with recent tax law changes. The version posted on the OIC website does not contain these changes. Please consult with your tax advisor if you have any questions regarding tax issues.