OCC is the only central counterparty for all U.S. exchange-listed options trades –
something we have been doing for more than 45 years. We work to manage risk for
those involved in options trading by being the buyer to every seller and the seller to
every buyer. By providing this stability and market integrity, we ensure confidence in the
financial markets and the broader economy.
We also are the leading provider of unbiased, online educational content for users
of these markets; whether it is individual investors who want to learn the basics or
knowledgeable investors who want to use more complex options trading strategies.