The Options Clearing Corporation

About The Options Clearing Corporation

The Options Clearing Corporation is the central counterparty clearing house for all U.S. listed options exchanges, providing risk management, settlement, and clearing services. It safeguards market integrity by guaranteeing contract performance, managing margin requirements, and operating a robust risk framework. Established in 1973, OCC operates under SEC and CFTC oversight, serving as a systemically important financial market utility. It processes millions of options and futures contracts daily, ensuring efficient and secure post-trade infrastructure for market participants.