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CAREFULLY
• THE ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.
• ANY WORK SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR, STRUCTURED, AND WELL PRESENTED; MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.
• STUDENTS MUST MENTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.
• LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All work must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Marking Rubric
Written Report (10 marks):
Understanding of the problem – 3 marks
Analysis and application of course concepts – 4 marks
Creativity and practicality – 3 marks
Presentation & Discussion (10 marks):
Clarity and organization – 4 marks
Group participation – 3 marks
Ability to answer questions – 3 marks
Submission Deadlines:
• The deadline for submitting both the report and the presentation slides is midnight on 12 December 2025.
• The presentation sessions will be scheduled with the course instructor after the Autumn Break (Week 14).
The Psychological Impact of Derivatives in Investing
In this assignment, you will explore the psychological aspect of trading in derivatives and how it affects investor behavior in fluctuating markets. Conduct an interview with a professional trader or an experienced investor who regularly engages with derivatives. Prepare a podcast episode based on this interview, focusing on the insights they share regarding emotional and psychological decision-making in trading. Additionally, create a presentation that summarizes key takeaways from the interview, highlighting how understanding investor psychology can lead to more effective risk management and trading strategies. Ensure to include relevant diagrams to illustrate your points.
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Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
Department of Finance
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Course Name: Financial Derivatives
Student’s Name:
Course Code: FIN405
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: I st
CRN: 13439
Academic Year: 2025-26
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr Jyoti Agarwal
Students’ Grade: /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment/Project Report must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Any work submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear, structured, and well presented; marks may be reduced for
poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without
proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All work must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing
text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Marking Rubric
Written Report (10 marks):
Understanding of the problem – 3 marks
Analysis and application of course concepts – 4 marks
Creativity and practicality – 3 marks
Presentation & Discussion (10 marks):
Clarity and organization – 4 marks
Group participation – 3 marks
Ability to answer questions – 3 marks
Submission Deadlines:
•
•
The deadline for submitting both the report and the presentation slides is midnight on 12 December
2025.
The presentation sessions will be scheduled with the course instructor after the Autumn Break
(Week 14).
The Psychological Impact of Derivatives in Investing
In this assignment, you will explore the psychological aspect of trading in derivatives and how it affects
investor behavior in fluctuating markets. Conduct an interview with a professional trader or an experienced
investor who regularly engages with derivatives. Prepare a podcast episode based on this interview, focusing
on the insights they share regarding emotional and psychological decision-making in trading. Additionally,
create a presentation that summarizes key takeaways from the interview, highlighting how understanding
investor psychology can lead to more effective risk management and trading strategies. Ensure to include
relevant diagrams to illustrate your points.
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