Part III. Idiosyncratic influences (or unsystematic risk) affect specific stocks in your portfolio. Discuss about 4-6 stocks that were affected by these idiosyncratic influences. These 4- 6 stocks should include big winners as well as big losers in your portfolio. Do not discuss all the stocks traded if there are too many. A good discussion will attempt to explain what forces are at work and focuses on the "whys" they are having an effect. The "whys" are likely to be firm specific events or news related to the firm. Reference to academic literature that support why these events have the effect they do are needed for much higher marks. Regards, Ronnie Soh