From Ancient Greece to Daily Expirations: the Evolution of Option Structure and Trading Volume

Mat Cashman, Principal of Investor Education at OCC joins IBKRs Senior Trading Education Specialist Jeff Praissman to discuss the history of options, the role of the Options Clearing Corporations plays in the industry, and recent volume trends. Sponsor Contact Information: For more free options education from The Options Industry Council (OIC), an industry resource provided by OCC, visit OptionsEducation.org. Have an options-related question? Contact the OCC Investor Education team at [email protected] or via live chat on OptionsEducation.org. Connect with OIC Instructor, Mat Cashman. DISCLOSURE: OPTIONS TRADING Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Multiple leg strategies, including spreads, will incur multiple commission charges. For more information read the “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options” also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) or visit ibkr.com/occ