The 1970s Oil Shock: Drivers, Transmission & Global Consequences
Two oil shocks that reordered the global economy — the 1973 Arab Embargo and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The lessons that still drive policy today.
Options courses, live weekly broadcasts, AI-assisted trading tools and geopolitical market intelligence — built for Australian traders who demand more than the mainstream.
Structured mentoring program covering mean reversion, earnings season strategies and volatility trading. Tailored for serious ASX and US options traders.
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Join Paul Wise and a community of active options traders every week via GoToMeeting. Live analysis, trade setups, volatility reads and Q&A. Every session recorded — members get full replay access.
Covering ASX options, US earnings plays, VIX strategies and real-time market commentary. No slides. No fluff. Just live trading intelligence.
Register for next session →Two oil shocks that reordered the global economy — the 1973 Arab Embargo and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The lessons that still drive policy today.
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The new 145% tariff regime sends ripple effects through Australian resources and materials — and creates rare options opportunities for prepared traders.
When the Fed holds, implied volatility compresses — then spikes. How to position before the next FOMC decision using options strategies.
Geopolitical risk premiums in crude oil create asymmetric options opportunities in ASX energy stocks — if you know where to look and how to size them.
"The edge is never in the tool. It's in understanding what drives volatility before the market prices it in."
Paul Wise has traded options professionally for over two decades. His three primary strategies — mean reversion of volatility, US earnings season plays, and inverse volatility ETNs — have been refined through real capital, not theory.
Beyond trading, Paul is the sole developer of Veriqua, a production-grade SaaS compliance platform used by AFSL and AUSTRAC-regulated financial services firms across Australia. His unique combination of market depth and regulatory understanding sets Options21 apart.
The foundations of options trading explained simply. A must-read for anyone starting out.
Paul's step-by-step framework for building a consistent options trading approach.
Excel-based worksheets for recording, analysing and improving every trade you make.
The full beginner pack — glossary, FAQ, and introductory video lessons in one download.