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    Its a group assignment and I am responsible for part B

  • FIN405_LAMIA

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Ministry of Education

    Saudi Electronic University

    College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

    Assignment 3

    Due Date: 25/04/2026 @ 23:59

    Course Name: Financial Derivatives Course Code: FIN-405

    CRN: Assignment Title: Futures Arbitrage on Gold

    (Group Project Simulated Activity)

    Semester: Second Academic Year: 2025-26th

    Role Division

    Student Name Student ID Assigned Part Section Title

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    For Instructors Use only

    Instructors Name:

    Assigned Part Individual Section Grade 8 Group effort Grade 2 Presentation Grade 10 Total Grade 20 Level of Marks

    Part AHigh/Middle/Low

    Part BHigh/Middle/Low

    Part CHigh/Middle/Low

    Part DHigh/Middle/Low

    Average Grade (Group Overall)High/Middle/Low

    Important Guidelines -Please read carefully

    General Instructions

  • Submit the assignment through Blackboard (Word format only) via the designated folder.
  • Submissions via email or late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Make sure your work is clear, wellstructured, and includes your complete details on the cover page.
  • Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content will result in a grade of zero.
  • All answers must be typed in Times New Roman (size 12, doublespaced).

    • Activity: Practical Application

    Background

    Suppose you are an analyst at a commodities trading firm that specializes in arbitrage strategies. The firm monitors gold prices in both the spot market and the futures market to identify potential mispricing opportunities.

    As of today (T):

  • Spot Price of Gold (S): $2,000 per ounce
  • 3-Month Gold Futures Price (F): $2,080 per ounce
  • Risk-Free Rate (r): 6% per annum (0.06), continuously compounded
  • Storage Cost: $2 per ounce per month
  • No convenience yield

    • Each futures contract represents 100 ounces of gold.

    Based on this context, prepare a report addressing the following parts:

    Part A: What market conditions could cause the futures price to deviate from its theoretical value?

    Why does arbitrage play an important role in maintaining futures market efficiency?

    Part B: Recalculate the arbitrage profit if the risk-free rate drops to 4%.

    What would happen if storage costs were higher or if there was a convenience yield?

    Part C: What types of risk could affect this arbitrage strategy in practice (e.g., execution risk, funding

    risk, basis risk)?

    How could an unexpected change in interest rates or gold prices affect the position before

    maturity?

    Part D: How would this strategy differ if the futures were underpriced relative to the spot price?

    Can you identify a real-world example where a similar arbitrage was used successfully (or

    failed)?

    Exception: If a group consists of three members, Part D (Challenges and Implications) may be omitted. The main conclusions should be briefly summarized in the final paragraph of the report. This adjustment will not affect grading, as the remaining sections cover all essential components of the project.

    Group Assignment Guidelines

    This is a group assignment consisting of four students per group. Each student is responsible for completing one of the four parts above. After all members finish their individual sections, the group must cooperate and integrate the content into a single cohesive report that includes an introduction, the four body sections, and a conclusion.

    Each student should ensure their part is unique, avoids duplication, and complements the contributions of their group members.

    Presentation Guidelines

    Each group will deliver a short presentation (up to 12 minutes) summarizing their report and key findings.

  • Four marks will be allocated for the overall quality, organization, and clarity of the presentation.
  • Three marks will be awarded based on each students ability to clearly explain their own section and respond to questions related to it.
  • Three marks will be awarded for each students understanding of the other sections prepared by group members, including the introduction and conclusion, demonstrated through answering related questions.

    • Note: Slides used during the presentation should be included as images at the end of the report.

    Total: 10 marks for the written report + 10 marks for the presentation (20 marks overall).

  • FIN406_LAMIA_ import export and trade balance

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Ministry of Education

    Saudi Electronic University

    College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

    Assignment 3

    Due date: 02/05/2026

    Course Name: International Finance Course Code: FIN406

    CRN: Group Assignment Title:

    Semester: Second Academic Year: 2025-26th

    Role Division

    Student Name Student ID Assigned Part Section Title

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    For Instructors Use only

    Instructors Name:

    Assigned Part Individual Section Grade 8 Group effort Grade 2 Presentation Grade 10 Total Grade 20 Level of Marks

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    Average Grade (Group Overall)High/Middle/Low

    Important Guidelines -Please read carefully

    General Instructions:

  • Submit the assignment through Blackboard (Word format only) via the designated folder.
  • Submissions via email or late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Make sure your work is clear, wellstructured, and includes your complete details on the cover page.
  • Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content will result in a grade of zero.
  • All answers must be typed in Times New Roman (size 12, doublespaced).

    • Objective:

    Work collaboratively on an Investment-related problem that requires research, brainstorming, critical thinking, and real-world application.

    Group Assignment Guidelines:

    1. Group Size: 4 students

    2. Topic Selection: Choose any topic from the provided list.

    3. Submission Requirements: Single MS Word File

    4. The submission must include:

    A. Written Report (10 marks)

    Length: 1,5002,000 words

    Format: Structured and analytical with APA referencing

    Structure:

    Introduction

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    Conclusion (brief summary of key findings)

    B. PowerPoint Presentation

    Prepare slides summarizing key findings

    Insert slides as images at the end of the Word document

    5. Each student is responsible for one part. The group must combine all sections into a single, coherent report. Ensure no duplication and maintain logical flow across sections.

    6. Submission Rule: Each group must submit only one file. Individual submissions from group members are not required.

    Project Report

    Introduction: (contributed by all group members)

    Part A: By 1st Member

    Part B: By 2nd Member

    Part C: By 3rd Member

    Part D: By 4th Member

    Conclusion: (contributed by all group members)

    PPTs: Prepare Presentation and insert the slides here.

  • FIN424_LAMIA

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Ministry of Education

    Saudi Electronic University

    College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

    Assignment 3

    Due date: 30/04/2026

    Course Name: Investments Course Code: FIN424

    CRN: 22982 Group Assignment Title:

    Semester: Second Academic Year: 2025-26th

    Role Division

    Student Name Student ID Assigned Part Section Title

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    For Instructors Use only

    Instructors Name:

    Assigned Part Individual Section Grade 8 Group effort Grade 2 Presentation Grade 10 Total Grade 20 Level of Marks

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    Average Grade (Group Overall)High/Middle/Low

    Important Guidelines -Please read carefully

    General Instructions:

  • Submit the assignment through Blackboard (Word format only) via the designated folder.
  • Submissions via email or late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Make sure your work is clear, wellstructured, and includes your complete details on the cover page.
  • Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content will result in a grade of zero.
  • All answers must be typed in Times New Roman (size 12, doublespaced).

    • Objective:

    Work collaboratively on an Investment-related problem that requires research, brainstorming, critical thinking, and real-world application.

    Group Assignment Guidelines:

    1. Group Size: 4 students

    2. Topic Selection: Choose any topic from the provided list.

    3. Submission Requirements: Single MS Word File

    4. The submission must include:

    A. Written Report (10 marks)

    Length: 1,5002,000 words

    Format: Structured and analytical with APA referencing

    Structure:

    Introduction

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    Conclusion (brief summary of key findings)

    B. PowerPoint Presentation

    Prepare slides summarizing key findings

    Insert slides as images at the end of the Word document

    5. Each student is responsible for one part. The group must combine all sections into a single, coherent report. Ensure no duplication and maintain logical flow across sections.

    6. Submission Rule: Each group must submit only one file. Individual submissions from group members are not required.

    Project Report

    Introduction: (contributed by all group members)

    Part A: By 1st Member

    Part B: By 2nd Member

    Part C: By 3rd Member

    Part D: By 4th Member

    Conclusion: (contributed by all group members)

    PPTs: Prepare Presentation and insert the slides here.

  • Week 3 discussion

    In your personal life, your credit rating can impact your ability to purchase a home, a car, or other necessary items. It can also determine what type of interest rate you will have to pay.

    Do you own or rent your home? What type of home would you like to live in now or in the near future? Many dream of being a homeowner, yet there are many considerations to factor into deciding if home ownership is the best choice for you and your family. For example, does your budget allow you to pay for a mortgage and maintenance? How would you know if a mortgage is affordable?

    Additionally, your credit history and credit score could impact whether or not you qualify for a mortgage or for other types of credit. As part of this determination, your credit report will show how you use credit. The good news is that your credit report is frequently updated, and that can help you build and improve your credit score. Have you viewed your credit report lately? Do you know your credit score?

    Respond to the following:

    • How do you build and maintain a positive credit history that leads to a high credit score? What changes could you make to improve yours?
    • If you have a friend who is hoping to buy a home in the next few years, what should your friend know about the process of finding and paying for a new home? What do they need to know to make the home-buying process smoother? How does their credit score affect this process? How would your friend determine what is affordable?

  • Finance Question

    We are 4 students, this is a group assignment. Please read the instructions included in the Word document. Please make sure to not use AI or Plagiarism. Names & IDs of Students will be provided later. If there any inquiry please feel free to ask.

    we want the answer before 28/04/2026

    thank you very much.

  • International Finance / FIN406

    General Instructions:

  • Submit the assignment through Blackboard (Word format only) via the designated folder.
    Submissions via email or late submissions will not be accepted.
    Make sure your work is clear, wellstructured, and includes your complete details on the cover page.
    Plagiarism or use of AI-generated content will result in a grade of zero.
  • All answers must be typed in Times New Roman (size 12, doublespaced).

    • Objective:
    Work collaboratively on an Investment-related problem that requires research, brainstorming, critical thinking, and real-world application.

    Group Assignment Guidelines:

    1.Group Size: 4 students

    2.Topic Selection: Choose any topic from the provided list.

    3.Submission Requirements: Single MS Word File

    4.The submission must include:

    A. Written Report (10 marks)

    vLength: 1,5002,000 words

    vFormat: Structured and analytical with APA referencing

    vStructure:

    Introduction

    Part A

    Part B

    Part C

    Part D

    Conclusion (brief summary of key findings)

    B.PowerPoint Presentation

    vPrepare slides summarizing key findings

    vInsert slides as images at the end of the Word document

    5.Each student is responsible for one part. The group must combine all sections into a single, coherent report. Ensure no duplication and maintain logical flow across sections.

    6.Submission Rule: Each group must submit only one file. Individual submissions from group members are not required.

    Project Report

    Introduction: (contributed by all group members)

    Part A: By 1st Member

    Part B: By 2nd Member

    Part C: By 3rd Member

    Part D: By 4th Member

    Conclusion: (contributed by all group members)

    PPTs: Prepare Presentation and insert the slides here.

  • Reading Recommendation for Project Framework

    I am currently working on my project proposal and moving to the stage of selecting a key reading that will serve as the primary theoretical framework for my project.Please select one academic article or relevant piece that can serve as the primary theoretical framework for my proposed project.My project focuses on:Does Media Sentiment Exhibit Differential Predictive Power Across Environmental and Coal Stocks?

    Based on the selected reading, please complete the following three parts:1)Introduce the author , especially about their school of thoughts (if you chose a scholarly article), their market position (if you choose a piece written by a famous entrepreneur). 2)what is this piece about; 3)what are the points you want to applause for, correct, or add on to?

  • Case Study Analysis

    Read the file carefully and do not use AI

  • Finance Question

    Detailed Guideline for Assignment 3 (Group Activity)

    Find below the cover page and ppt template to be downloaded and used for submitting the report:

    Guidelines for Activity 1 (Group Activity) (20 Marks)

    Purpose:

    Work collaboratively on a finance-related problem that requires research, brainstorming, critical thinking, and real-world application.

    Instructions:

    1. Group Size: 4 students.

    2. Choose one activity type from the list below.

    3. Follow the activity requirements for the presentation and written report.

    4. Use the example prompts to guide your assignment you can adapt or modify them.

    5. Submit both of the following deliverables by the deadline:

    a) Presentation (810 minutes): concise, engaging, visual. (10 marks)

    b) Written Report (1,5002,000 words): structured, analytical, APA references. (10 marks)

    Activity Options with Examples:

    1. Stock Portfolio Simulation & Analysis

  • Task: Build a mock investment portfolio using real market data. Track prices over a simulated period (e.g., past 6 months or real-time tracking for 23 weeks).
  • Example Prompts:

    • o Choose 57 stocks from different sectors and justify your choices.

    o What is the expected return of your portfolio?

    o How did market events (interest rate changes, earnings reports, global news)

    affect your portfolios value?

    o How diversified is your portfolio in terms of risk?

    2. Corporate Valuation Challenge

  • Task: Select a publicly listed company and calculate its value using two valuation methods (e.g., Discounted Cash Flow, P/E ratio).
  • Example Prompts:

    • o What assumptions did you make for future growth and discount rates?

    o Compare your valuation to the current market capitalization.

    o Is the company undervalued or overvalued? Why?

    o How would changes in interest rates or inflation affect your valuation?

    3. Financial Crisis Case Study Debate

  • Task: Investigate a past financial crisis and present a critical analysis of causes, effects, and lessons learned.
  • Example Prompts:

    • o What triggered the crisis (policy decisions, market behavior, external shocks)?

    o Who were the key winners and losers?

    o What preventive measures could have been taken?

    o Are there parallels to current market conditions?

    4. Personal Financial Planning Project

  • Task: Create a 10-year financial plan for a hypothetical client based on given income, expenses, goals, and risk tolerance.
  • Example Prompts:

    • o What investment strategy suits the clients goals?

    o How much should be allocated to savings, debt repayment, insurance, and

    investments?

    o How would changes in inflation or interest rates affect the plan?

    o Suggest a retirement plan with a target savings goal.

    5. Ethical Dilemma in Finance Role-Play

  • Task: Act out a real-world ethical scenario in finance, then provide an analytical report on the ethical considerations.
  • Example Prompts:

    • o A portfolio manager learns confidential information that could benefit clients

    what should they do?

    o A CFO considers manipulating earnings to meet analyst expectations what are

    the risks?

    o Debate whether profitability can justify ethically questionable practices.

    6. FinTech Innovation Pitch

  • Task: Develop a concept for a new financial technology product or service.
  • Example Prompts:

    • o What problem in personal or corporate finance does your product solve?

    o Who is the target market?

    o How will your business model generate revenue?

    o What are the main risks and barriers to adoption?

    Activity Requirements Deliverables:

    1. Presentation (810 minutes) concise, engaging, visual.

    2. Written Report (1,5002,000 words) structured, analytical, referenced (APA style).

    Marking Rubric:

    1.Written Report (10 marks):

    Every student handles a specific point or section in the report, which will be written under her name. Shell get 8 marks for her individual part, and the remaining 2 marks can go to the shared sections, the introduction and conclusion, as a team effort.

    2.Presentation & Discussion (10 marks):

    For the presentation, all members should know the full report, but each one presents her own section. During the Q&A, questions can cover both her section and those of her teammates.