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OIC provides an Options Help Desk staffed with professionals who provide extensive information and education about options trading. They will answer questions and support all products traded on any U.S. options exchange. They can also discuss any information provided on this web site.

Help Desk Number and Email

  • Domestic U.S.: 1- 888-OPTIONS (1-888-678-4667)
  • International: (312) 463-6193
  • Email Address: options@theocc.com

Help Desk Hours

  • The Options Help Desk is open all trading days from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CT).
  • The Options Help Desk closes at 3:30 p.m. (CT) every Monday for training purposes, but maintains regular hours on Mondays following Expiration.

Options Help Desk Services

The functions of the Options Help Desk include:

  • Answering all options-related questions.
  • Responding to complex strategic and operational questions for specific options trades and strategies.
  • Taking registrations for OIC-sponsored seminars and webcasts.
  • Fulfilling requests for The Options Industry Council (OIC), OCC and Exchange-specific materials which include various software, books and brochures.