Office for Futures and Options Research (OFOR)

The Office for Futures and Options Research (OFOR) promotes and enhances scholarly research and learning of futures, options, and derivative markets. The Office bridges the teaching and research programs in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and the Department of Finance. OFOR seeks faculty scholars and highly qualified students interested in research and learning of futures and options markets by providing opportunities for the dissemination of information through many written and verbal outlets, classroom instruction, and various education programs.

Upcoming Activities:                                                                                                                               Trading and National Commodity Futures Examination Series 3 Workshop to accompany ACES 428 at University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, slated for: Mondays, 4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m., thirteen sessions, August 30, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 in 428 Mumford Hall CLICK TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO ENTER TRADING WORKSHOP WEBSITE (requires registration)