WorksheetsBYIC MOVIE SCREENING
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What industry does the firm in Margin Call operate in?
Technology
Real estate
Investment banking
Energy
Why was Eric Dale fired from the firm?
Downsizing / layoffs
He leaked company secrets
He lost millions in a trade
He was under investigation
What item does Eric Dale hand to Peter before leaving?
A phone
A USB drive
A printed file
A notebook
What does Peter find when he analyzes Eric’s data?
Fraudulent transactions
Missing client funds
The firm’s exposure will bankrupt it if markets move slightly
The CEO’s hidden trading account
Who is the CEO of the firm?
Jared Cohen
John Tuld
Sam Rogers
Sarah Robertson
What does John Tuld decide to do once he learns about the situation?
Ask for government help
Delay reporting the losses
Dump all toxic assets before the market finds out
Freeze all trading immediately
What is Sam Rogers’ main objection to Tuld’s plan?
It’s illegal
It will destroy client trust and reputations
It won’t make enough profit
It will get him fired
What is the firm trying to avoid during the crisis?
A merger
A total collapse of its assets
Losing top traders
Public scandal from insider trading
What phrase does John Tuld repeat to justify his business decisions?
“It’s not personal, it’s just business.”
“Money never sleeps.”
“There are three ways to survive in this business: be first, be smarter, or cheat.”
“The market always corrects itself.”
What event inspired Margin Call (2011)?
The 1987 stock market crash
The Enron scandal
The dot-com bubble
The 2008 global financial crisis
What does BYIC stands for?
Bank Youth Investment Club
Bursa Young International Community
Bursa Young Investor Club
Business Youth Innovation Community
What is the name of the BYIC program that is currently being held?
BYIC FESTIVAL
KLINIK SAHAM ADVANCED
INVESTMENT WEEK
ECONS FESTIVAL
Who established the BYIC initiative?
Ministry of Higher Education
Bursa Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia
Securities Commission Malaysia
What is the main goal of BYIC?
To have fun
To train students to become stockbrokers
To educate and empower youth about investing and financial literacy
To organize financial competitions only
Who can join BYIC IIUM?
Traders only
KENMS students only
Investors only
Anyone
