WIS > INVESTMENTS & SERVICES > INVESTOR EDUCATION INVESTOR EDUCATION Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options also known as the options disclosure document (ODD) and courtesy links to additional investor education resources. Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read a copy of the Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the options disclosure document (ODD). It explains the characteristics and risks of exchange-traded options. Note: Copies of this document may also be obtained from your broker or from any exchange on which options are traded. Characteristics & Risks of Standardized Options Other Resources for Investor Education The information below is being provided strictly as a courtesy. When you link to any of these websites provided here, you are leaving the Western International Securities website. Western International Securities makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of information provided at these sites. Nor is the company liable for any direct or indirect technical or system issue or any consequence arising out of your access to, or your use of, third-party technologies, sites, information and programs made available through this site. When you access one of these sites, you assume total responsibility and risk for your use of the sites you are linking to. SIFMA Path to Investing SEC Investors Information FINRA Investor Information Financial Calculators 529 PLANS A 529 plan is a college savings plan that allows individuals to save for college on a tax-advantaged basis. Every state offers at least one 529 plan. Before buying a 529 plan, you should find out about the particular plan and its fees and expenses. You should also consider that certain states offer tax benefits and fee savings to in-state residents. Whether a state tax deduction and/or application fee savings are available depends on your state of residence. For tax advice, consult your tax professional. For information concerning 529 plans, including information comparing the performance of difference states’ 529 plans, contact your financial professional. College Savings Plans Network Saving for College COMMUNITY OPERATIONAL IMPACT WIS Sustainable/IMPACT Investing As investors add the third dimension of impact to risk and financial return in their decision making, we expect there to be a considerable ... LEARN MORE INVESTOR INFORMATION WHAT WE OFFER ABOUT News About Offices Executive Team Contact Us INVESTMENTS & SERVICES What We Offer Investor Information Investor Education DISCLOSURES Best Execution BrokerCheck Customer ID Disclosure Privacy Policy Business Plan Continuity Do Not Sell My Information Notice of Information Collection OPPORTUNITIES Careers Join Western COMMUNITY Conscious Investing Western Gives Back Operational Impact LOGIN Pershing Client View Wealthscape Investor Wedbush Clientlink WIS Rep Access Western International Securities, 70 S. Lake Ave., Suite 700, Pasadena, CA 91101 Corporate: (888) 793.7717 Fax: (626) 793.7075 Clearing through Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, a Fidelity Investments® company, Pershing LLC, and Wedbush Securities Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC By further browsing this website or by clicking on “Accept”, you accept the use of cookies to improve your user experience, for marketing (including retargeting) and for analytics purposes. To know more about our use of cookies and/or to disable the use of cookies, check our Cookie Policy available. AcceptSettings