July 2007

OIC Introduces New Covered Call Calculator

OIC proudly introduces the latest addition to our growing supply of option tools, our Covered Call Calculator. This intriguing tool, and the data which is provided in conjunction with iVolatility, presents you with an idea of how a particular covered call strategy may perform over a variety of underlying prices. Wondering what your return would be like "if called"? Simply plug the numbers into our calculator and review the results. What about if the stock declines 10%? Again, the calculator can provide you with an estimate of what your return may be in these, and other, situations. Each input can be customized to reflect the price of the option, the price of the underlying, any dividends during the life of the option among many other variables. Try it now!

Options Classes Now Available as Printable Documents

Class PDFs We have recently converted several of our most popular online options classes to printable/downloadable PDF documents. These classes include: Bear Markets, Bull Markets, and Neutral Markets. Stay tuned for more classes in the near future.

An Investor's Guide to Trading Options

The Investors Guide to Trading Options is another resource to help you better understand options and the risks and rewards associated with options trading. This handy Lightbulb Press publication is ideal for those on the go that want to learn more about options. The little book is ideal reading for a plane flight or while travelling by train as it easily fits into a briefcase or purse. The book is $12.95 plus shipping and can be ordered online.

Have you tried the OIC Help Desk?

Are you having difficulty understanding a particular options strategy? Want to discuss a potential contract adjustment? Did an options investment not work out the way you planned? Our Investor Services Specialists are here to assist you with these and other questions regarding options. Simply dial 1-888-OPTIONS (1-888-678-4667) and we will do our best to help you.

Help Desk Now Offers Live Chat

Live Chat Wondering how to use options to hedge your positions or portfolio? Visit our web site, where you can now instant message our options professionals. After numerous customer requests, we are offering this additional line of communication to our experienced Options Help Desk during this special pilot. We are available to chat and answer your options questions every trading day. Why not give it a try today?

It's Good to have Options Educational DVD

Hosted by Chicago Sun Times columnist Terry Savage, the new DVD covers basic options terminology, has a quiz to test your options knowledge and also contains a tutorial for our Options Investigator software. This DVD is available free of charge by calling 1-888-OPTIONS or visiting our website. We also offer the Options Investigator software.

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