26 - 27 September 2008, ExCeL London
optionsXpress, a pioneer in online investing, is delighted to announce it's second UK Xpo to held in association with IX Investor, at London's ExCeL on Saturday 27th September 2008. This unique and progressive company is driven by a veteran management team dedicated to providing the self-directed investor with the best overall online trading experience and value.
On the day you will be able to meet the team, attend seminars and learn about optionsXpress unique features and services that can help you start trading profitably.
You'll even enjoy refreshments and a buffet lunch, but seating is limited so please book your place early!
Friday 26th September 2008
ExCeL, Platinum Room 2 (IX Investor)
10.30am optionsXpress Power Tools
Joe Cusick, Senior Vice President of Education, optionsXpress
This may be the best 75 minutes that you could spend to learn more about the power suite of tools offered at optionsXpress. Whether it's a tool to decipher a strategy or to screen for potential trading candidates, we will cover it all.
3.30pm Introduction to Equity Options
Mike Tosaw, Director of Education, optionsXpress
Join us for a 75-minute introduction to listed options. This class will define calls and puts plus view profit and loss graphs for these derivative instruments. We will also explain the overall risks and benefits of trading options.
4.15pm - Advanced Option Strategies
Joe Cusick, Senior Vice President of Education, optionsXpress
In this session, we will talk about options strategies for the more sophisticated investors. We will cover such topics as volatility trading, taking advantage of different aspects of option pricing, as well as delta and gamma neutral trades.
Saturday 27th September 2008
ExCeL, Gallery Room 3 (Classroom 1)
9.00am optionsXpress Site Tour (BEGINNER LEVEL)
Joe Cusick, Senior Vice President of Education, optionsXpress
The advanced orders are what separate optionsXpress from the pack. By determining risk and reward before getting into a trade, it will reduce the chance of letting emotion play a role in trading decisions. Planning a trade beforehand separates a veteran trader from a fly-by-night beginner.
10.30am Introduction to Equity Options (BEGINNER LEVEL)
Mike Tosaw, Director of Education, optionsXpress
Join us for a 75-minute introduction to listed options. This class will define calls and puts plus view profit and loss graphs for these derivative instruments. We will also explain the overall risks and benefits of trading options.
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12.00pm Buffet lunch and refreshments
1.15pm Introduction to Option Spreads (INTERMEDIATE)
Joe Cusick, Senior Vice President of Education, optionsXpress
"Spread" is a loosely used term that can describe any multi-part strategy. In this breakout, we will introduce you to the Bull Call Spread, Bear Call Spread and Diagonal Spreads. This event aims to provide you a better understanding of spreads and how they may be an alternative to trading options speculatively.
2.45pm optionsXpress Futures (INTERMEDIATE)
Mike Tosaw, Director of Education, optionsXpress
Join us for a seminar discussing the basics of the futures markets and trading futures. We will cover topics such as placing a futures trade, determining margin requirements, and calculating profit and loss.
ExCeL, Gallery Room 4 (Classroom 2)
9.00am Using Volatility to Choose Strike Prices (INTERMEDIATE)
CBOE, Marty Kearney
Initiating Credit Spreads, Condors, etc. Maybe understanding a little more about volatility might point you to the "right" strike price.
10.30am Six Rules for Better Options Trading (INTERMEDIATE)
BigTrends, James Brumley
Six Rules for Better Options Trading: Basic strategies you can start using today that could help you stay ahead of the trading crowd. BigTrends 'In The Money' overview explains how they choose options, what criteria they use to select trades, and how they manage trades for maximum profitability.
12.00pm Buffet Lunch and refreshments
1.15pm Using Volume for Better Options Trading (INTERMEDIATE)
BigTrends, James Brumley
Using Volume for Better Options Trading: Volume is an important trading tool, in that it can be predictive rather than reactive. Knowing how to interpret it is the key. Learn which volume indicators BigTrends uses - and doesn't use - for their 'In The Money' options trading service. The techniques are powerful, yet simple.
2.45pm Option Volatility: What it is and how to take advantage of it (INTERMEDIATE)
CBOE, Marty Kearney
US stock market volatility has been very high and very low - and that was just last week! Are there some guidelines you should be following when you are evaluating a position in stock, Index or ETF options?
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