Small EL: Hands-On Securities Trading Practice

This activity empowers students to execute financial securities trades in a simulated lab

Faculty

Haskayne School of Business

Course title

FNCE 443 - Securities Analysis and Investments

Class size

Medium (30-75)

Year of program

3rd year course

Students work in the trading lab using Rotman Interactive Trading software to practice placing buy and sell orders. The instructor demonstrates the platform, monitors activity and ensures students avoid speculation. Students respond to client scenarios, interpret order books and complete trades under time pressure. This simulation builds financial decision‑making, attention to detail and real‑world trading competence, giving students authentic experience with industry‑standard tools.

Activity Setting: Lab
Time for activity: 1 Lab/Tutorial
Assessment Approach: Participation
Assessment Type: Continuous Fedback
Weight in Final Grade: Total participation is 6% of final grade

Outcome 1

Students learn how to place buy and sell orders using the Rotman Interactive Trading platform

Outcome 2

Students interpret order books and respond to client scenarios

Outcome 3

Students apply course concepts to make informed trading decisions

What worked well?

Students were highly engaged because the activity allowed them to practice real‑time trading in a simulated environment.

What challenges did you encounter?

Some students attempted to engage in speculation which would result in fines.

How might students redo/try out or apply these skills in future opportunities?

Students can apply these trading skills in future finance courses and in professional settings that require familiarity with trading platforms.

Format for reflection: Students complete a written reflection.
Graded: Yes

Sample reflection prompt

"Using the FUSION metacognition module, students reflect on what they learned from the trading experience and how they applied course concepts during the simulation."

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