In a Word document, supplemented with reports from Excel, if you think appropriate, please submit a minimum 2-page research paper that addresses all the items in the

Checklist.

There are no investments required this week. You may use any resource; you are not limited to your textbook. Be sure you give credit where credit is due using APA format and citation style.

Checklist

Explain the basic characteristics of options markets and individual options contracts.

Analyze how investors can make (or lose) money from put and call options by creating an exposure and hedging it with those tools (quantify).

Identify techniques that can be used for hedging.

Describe the motivations of investors for utilizing options.

Design a use of options combination strategies, such as spreads and straddles, to address a hedging exposure you develop. Select the best solution you think would address the exposure.

Explain the function of futures contracts for speculators. The response to the questions must exhibit strong critical thinking and appropriate analysis to select the best solution.

Research through multiple sources the options and futures market.

Focus on the mechanics and uses of these financial securities.

Explain the basic characteristics of options markets and individual options contracts.

Analyze how investors can make (or lose) money from put and call options by creating an exposure and hedging it with those tools (quantify).

Identify techniques that can be used for hedging.

Describe the motivations of investors for utilizing options.

Design a use of options combination strategies, such as spreads and straddles, to address a hedging exposure you develop. Select the best solution you think would address the exposure.

Explain the function of futures contracts for speculators

The response to the questions exhibits strong critical thinking and appropriate analysis.