Introductory Options Hackathon
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
to Thursday, January 22, 2026
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3 weeks long
Beginner FriendlyStudentFintechSocial Impact
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
1,477
Participants
₹50,000
Prize Pool
132
Est. Projects
Organizers
Organised By:
Finance & Economics Club, IIT Guwahati
In collaboration with AQUA (Advanced Quantitative Analytics Pvt. Ltd.)
Event Overview:
A beginner-friendly hackathon focused on options trading and quantitative finance.
Designed to help participants apply foundational options concepts to real-world financial decision-making.
Emphasises intuition behind option pricing, Greeks, risk analysis, and hedging strategies.
Inspired by how hedge funds and trading desks analyse options positions.
Participants are encouraged to refer to the Introductory Options Course before attempting the hackathon:
https://finnecoiitg.github.io/introductoryoptions/
Join the WhatsApp group for Doubts Discussion: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IFxg4YaNBGY4hV9hu58eLi
Timeline:
3rd January – Registrations Open
9th January – Problem Statement Release
10th January – Problem Statement Doubt-Solving Session
16th January – Submission Deadline
20–21st January – Presentation Round & Winner Announcement
Hackathon Structure:
Round 1: Problem Solving & Analysis
Team size: 2–4 members
Options-focused problem set in a hedge fund / trading desk context
Includes:
Estimating fair option values and interpreting Greeks
Risk identification and hedging strategy proposals
Submission format: document, slides, or code-based analysis
Evaluation based on conceptual clarity and financial reasoning
Round 2: Presentation Round
Top 10 teams shortlisted from Round 1
Live presentation before a judging panel
Evaluation based on:
Strategy logic and intuition
Risk awareness and decision-making
Clarity of explanation and presentation quality
Prizes & Recognition:
₹50,000 total prize pool
Certificates for Top 10 teams
Certificates jointly awarded by FEC IIT Guwahati and AQUA
Recognition for strong analytical and presentation skills
Eligibility:
Open to students from all disciplines
Beginner-friendly; no prior trading experience required
Cross-institution teams allowed
Rules & Guidelines:
Team size: 2–4 members
Team formation can be done after registration
Only one submission per participant/team
Problem statement released after registrations close
Late submissions will not be accepted
Plagiarism or rule violations lead to disqualification
Organisers reserve the right to modify rules or timelines
Why You Should Participate:
Gain hands-on experience in options trading concepts
Learn how real trading desks and hedge funds operate
Build a strong finance/quant project for your profile
Compete for a substantial prize pool with practical exposure