Options Insider Special Events

2023 Options Industry Conference: From Cloud to Crypto: Innovation, Technology and Cybersecurity in Focus

Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development and Market Structure Strategy, IMC Panelists: Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer, OCC Nick LaMaina, Global Head of Broker Dealer Solutions, eToro Tony Zhang, Chief Strategy Officer, OptionsPlay

2023 Options Industry Conference: Building Industry Diversity for a Strong Future

Fireside Chat: Jill Sommers, Chair, Derivatives Practice Group, Patomak Global Partners: Lule Demmissie, U.S. Chief Executive Officer, eToro

2023 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Summer K. Mersinger, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Summer K. Mersinger, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Moderator: Julie Bauer, Chief External Relations Officer, OCC

2023 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker - Greg Williams

Keynote Speaker: Greg Williams, Editor, WIRED

2023 Options Industry Conference: Market Structure: Change on the Horizon

Moderator: Steve Luparello, Former Director, Division of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Panelists: Gregg Berman, Managing Director, Market Analytics and Regulatory Structure, Citadel Mark Davies, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, S3 Meaghan Dugan, Head of Options, NYSE

2023 Options Industry Conference: Today's Trends in Retail

Moderator: Greg Stevens, Vice President, Fidelity Investments Panelists: Sean Feeney, Head of Options, Nasdaq Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech Ming Zhao, Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Vaults

2022 Options Industry Conference: Market Outlook Panel

Market Outlook 2022 Moderator: Kaitlin Meyer, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, MIAX Panelists: Shawn Cruz, Director of Derivative Strategy and Trading, TD Ameritrade Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech Tommy Martin, Co-Head of Options, Dash (an ION Company) Patrick Zielinski, Interim Chief Executive Officer, BOX Options

2022 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker - The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump Former Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump was nominated by President Trump to serve as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on June 12, 2017. She was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on August 28, 2018 and sworn into office on September 5, 2018 for the remainder of a five-year term that expired in April 2022. Moderator: Julie Bauer, Chief External Relations Offi...

2022 Options Industry Conference: Washington Perspectives Panel

Washington Perspectives Moderator: Jim Toes, President & CEO, Security Traders Association Panelists: Jameel Aalim-Johnson, Vice President of Government Relations, Nasdaq Gene DeMaio, Executive Vice President, Options Regulation & Trading Execution, FINRA Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA

2022 Options Industry Conference: Secure Markets: Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges

Secure Markets: Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges Moderator: John P. Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, OCC Panelists: Andrew Derboben, AVP, Global Security Operations and Incident Response, Nasdaq Erik Dries, Executive Director Cyber Defense, OCC David Harris, Co-Founder, Manetu, Inc.

2022 Options Industry Conference: New Frontiers: Innovations Changing the Industry

New Frontiers: Innovations Changing the Industry Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development and Market Structure Strategy, IMC Panelists: Thomas Gallagher, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, MIAX Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, Chief Executive Officer, Atomyze Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood

2022 Options Industry Conference: Institutional Perspectives on Today's Options Markets

Institutional Perspectives on Today's Options Markets Moderator: Jason Roelker, Head of Institutional Equity Derivative Sales, Citadel Securities Panelists: Arianne Adams, Senior Vice President, Head of Derivatives & Global Client Services, Cboe Meaghan Dugan, Head of Product & Competitive Strategy, NYSE Jason Hedberg, Global Head of Equity Derivatives Flow Distribution, UBS

2022 Options Industry Conference: Current Issues in Market Structure

Current Issues in Market Structure Moderator: Alicia Crighton, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Panelists: Steve Luparello, Former Director of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Scot Warren, Chief Operating Officer, OCC Slade Winchester, Director, Derivatives Trading Platforms, Citigroup Global Markets

2022 Options Industry Conference Interviews: The Options Clearing Corporation

On this episode, we are joined by: John Davidson, CEO - The Options Clearing Corporation Mark and John discuss: Looking back on the meme stock palooza? Are we pricing calls wrong? Will we ever see extended hours trading in options? Why does open interest only update once a day? What is the OCC Ovation technology overhaul? Can the Options volume party continue in 2022? Will we see daily expirations in single-name options in the near future? and much more...

2022 Options Industry Conference: Rise of Retail Panel

Rise of Retail: What's Next? Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Vice President and Chief Market Strategist, tastytrade Panelists: Greg Ferrari, Head of U.S. Options, Nasdaq Ovidio Montemayor, Managing Director, Trading Operations, Charles Schwab Greg Stevens, Vice President, Options Experience Independent Investing, Fidelity Investments

2022 Options Industry Conference: State of the Industry Panel

State of The Industry Moderator: Henry Schwartz, Senior Director, Head of Product Intelligence, Cboe Panelists: Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock Jeff Chiappetta, Managing Director, Digital Investor Services, Charles Schwab Antonio Goncalves, Senior Vice President Americas, Board Advisor Devexperts and dxFeed Data Solutions, Devexperts, Inc.

STAC Options Panel: 2021 - The Year That Changed Everything

Our Founder Mark Longo hosted the options panel at this year's Securities Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) conference. Joining mark on the panel were: Henry Schwartz - Sr. Director, Head of Product Intelligence, Data & Access Solutions, Cboe Global Markets Bill Looney - Managing Director - Head of Global Business Development, XFA Jordan Naylor - CEO, Matrix Executions Greg Magadini - Co-Founder and CEO, Genesis Volatility   They discuss: The insane year that was 2021.  Can th...

OIC 2021 Exclusive Panel Audio: Market Outlook

OIC 2021 Exclusive Panel Audio: Market Outlook

OIC 2021: Keynote Address by The Honorable Randal Quarles

The Honorable Randal Quarles, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is the keynote speaker at this year's virtual conference.        

OIC 2021 Exclusive Panel Audio: Investing In Knowledge

Lori J. Schock, Director, SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, moderates a discussion that explores the industry’s efforts to provide meaningful education to investors.    

OIC 2021 Exclusive Panel Audio: Honorable Allison Lee Keynote

Keynote speaker Acting Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Allison Herren Lee, discusses her views on current market issues and priorities for the SEC this year.

Exclusive OIC 2021 Panel Audio: The Sullivan Award

In this exclusive session from OIC 2021 - The Sullivan award is presented for significant contributions to the options industry. 

Exclusive OIC 2021 Panel Audio: Retail Rises

Enjoy this exclusive panel audio from OIC 2021. In this session, options industry experts break down the rise of the retail trader and its impact on the options market. 

Exclusive OIC 2021 Panel Audio: Washington Outlook

Enjoy another exclusive session from OIC 2021 as industry experts provide their outlook on regulation for the coming year. 

Exclusive OIC 2021 Panel: State of the Options Industry

In this exclusive panel audio from the 2021 Options Industry Conference, industry experts give an update on the state of the options industry during the pandemic. 

The Inaugural Options Insider Pro Q and A Session

It's finally here! The first ever Options Insider Pro Q and A Session. This is where our Pro members have the chance to pick the brains of leading options and derivatives experts. We kicked things off with the "Oracle of New Hampshire" himself: Matt Amberson, Founder: Options Research and Technology Services.  Matt answers your questions about: The proper way to structure your options trades When to close/roll your covered calls The most effective, and cheapest, ways to protect your g...

OIRN ELECTION SPECIAL PART 8: Dr. VIX and The Final Countdown

On the final part of our epic Election Night Special we are FINALLY joined by the "Once and Future Dr. VIX" - aka Russell Rhoads. Enjoy!

OIRN ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL PART 7: The Greasy Texan

On Part 7 of our epic Election Night Special we are joined by: Mark "The Greasy Meatball/Texan" Sebastian - Option Pit

OIRN Election Night Special Part 6: Uncle Mike, SpiderRock and The Great Wager

On Part 6 of our epic Election Night Spectacular we are joined by: - "Uncle" Mike Tosaw - St. Charles Wealth Management - Eric Metz - SpiderRock Advisors

OIRN ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL PART 5: Black Hats and Equity Armor

On this segment we are joined by: Dan Passarelli - Founder, Market Taker Mentoring Luke Rahbari - CEO, Equity Armor Investments

OIRN ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL PART 4: The Flowmaster and The Options Guy

On Part 4 of our epic Election Night Special we are joined by: HENRY SCHWARTZ, FOUNDER - TRADE ALERT BRIAN OVERBY, SENIOR OPTIONS ANALYST - ALLY INVEST

OIRN ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL PART 3: The Rock Lobster and Mr. Short Vol

On part 3 of our epic Election Night Special we are joined by: Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi from Option Pit Dave "Short Vol" Lincoln from The Short Vol Show

OIRN ELECTION SPECIAL PART 2: FTSE Russell and Dan Gramza

On this episode we're joined by: Dan Gramza, President - Gramza Capital Management Sean Smith, MD of Derivatives Licensing - FTSE Russell  

OIRN ELECTION NIGHT SPECIAL PART 1: The Risk Director and The Oracle

On Part 1 of our Election Night Special we are joined by: Chris Hausman, aka The Director of Risk from Swan Global Investments Matt Amberson, aka The Oracle of New Hampshire from ORATS

Talking Backtesting, Volatility, Liquidity and More with ORATS

Talking Backtesting, Volatility, Liquidity and More with ORATS It's time to catch up with ORATS about options liquidity, volatility and, of course, backtesting.

TALKING ADVISORS AND OPTIONS WITH RAYMOND JAMES

TALKING ADVISORS AND OPTIONS WITH RAYMOND JAMES Our guest for this episode is Gary Franklin, VP - Retail Options Trading and Strategies for Raymond James. Mark and Gary discuss: Overall options penetrations with advisors - is it growing or shrinking? What is the level of options interest at Raymond James? The challenges of finding liquidity for clients in the options market. The options wish list for advisors. And much more...

What the Heck is Gatsby?

  What the Heck is Gatsby? Did you ever ask yourself - what the heck is Gatsby? We decided to find out at OIC 2019. Here's the answer...  

Getting Back In The Trading Job Market with STA

Getting Back In The Trading Job Market with STA Our guest for this episode is Jim Toes, President of the Securities Traders Association. Mark and Jim discuss What is STA doing at the Options Industry Conference? What options initiatives is STA working on currently? Is strike mitigation the solution to the problems facing options market makers? What is on the docket for the STA 2019 Market Structure Conference? How can we help traders who may be looking for new jobs? STA might have...

OIC 2019 Interviews - FlexTrade

OIC 2019 Interviews - Ed Szado

Talking Trading Floors and Strike Mitigation with BOX

OIC Conference 2019 - Passing the Hammer and Closing Remarks

Passing of the Hammer and Closing Remarks from MIAX.

OIC Conference 2019 - Lifetime Contribution Awards

Join us as we acknowledge the options industry's unsung heroes. Master of Ceremonies:  Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group The following individuals are the 2019 recipients of the Lifetime Contribution Award: Tom Brady, Cboe (retired) Kim L. Koppien, NYSE Options Joe Levin, Cboe (posthumous) Daniel May, The May Foundation Dennis May, SMS Factory William H. Morgan, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Jon Najarian, Najarian Family Office and Investitute Anthony Sa...

OIC Conference 2019 - Fireside Chat with Anthony Scaramucci

Fireside chat with Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Skybridge Capital Hosted by: Robert Castrignano, Principal, Sandler O'Neill and Partners.

OIC Conference 2019 - Institutional Execution and Liquidity Panel

Discussion of leading execution firms who are changing how institutional liquidity is being found and executed today. The discussion will focus on how these Routing & Execution Brokers are filling a critical role in price discovery and bringing buyers and sellers together in multiple ways. Sponsor: Miami Downtown Development Authority Moderator: Kevin Murphy, Corporate Relationship Manager, Hamilton Executions, LLC Panelists: Annabelle Baldwin, Partner, SpiderRock William "Duke" El...

OIC Conference 2019 - Exchange Clearing and Risk Panel

Leading clearing and risk experts join together to discuss the challenges of being a clearing firm in today’s volatile markets. Sponsor: Sterling Trading Tech Moderator: Steve Crutchfield, Head of Market Structure, CTC Trading Group, LLC Panelists: Alicia Crighton, COO Options, Futures and OTC Clearing Businesses, Goldman Sachs Mike Dennis, U.S. Head of Relationship Management, ABN Amro Clearing Chicago, LLC Frank Magnani, Global Institutional Sales, Interactive Brokers Group, LL...

OIC Conference 2019 - Keynote with Jeb Bush

Keynote Speaker - Governor Jeb Bush

OIC Conference 2019 - Legends of Trading

Thomas Peterffy, Chairman and Founder of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc and Blair Hull, Founder, Hull Trading Company  talk about where it all began and more.

OIC Conference 2019 - OCC Fireside Chat

John P. Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, OCC is interviewed by Russell Rhoads, Head of Derivatives Research, TABB Group / Adjunct Professor at Loyola University, Chicago.

OIC Conference 2019 - Industry Leaders Panel

A dynamic interchange with heads of the industry. Sponsored by: Devexperts Moderated by: Andy Nybo, Director, Burton-Taylor International Consultants Panelists: Ivan Brown, Head of Options, New York Stock Exchange Shelly Brown, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and Operations, MIAX Arianne Criqui, SVP, Head of Options & Business Development, Cboe Global Markets Greg Ferrari, Vice President, Head of  U.S. Options, Nasdaq John Fennell, Executive Vice President & Chie...