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Analysts always seem optimistic and recommend a much smaller proportion of stocks as a sell than a buy recommendation.
Analysts always seem optimistic and recommend a much smaller proportion of stocks as a sell than a buy recommendation.
True (A)
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
False (B)
To make accurate recommendations, analysts need access to high quality information, and the best source of a firm’s information is the firm itself.
To make accurate recommendations, analysts need access to high quality information, and the best source of a firm’s information is the firm itself.
True (A)
Financial analysts generally fall into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.
Financial analysts generally fall into two categories: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.
Investment banks are not involved in the process of issuing equity and debt securities.
Investment banks are not involved in the process of issuing equity and debt securities.
IPOs tend to be underpriced in a short run, which attracts interested customers willing to take a chance on a new public firm.
IPOs tend to be underpriced in a short run, which attracts interested customers willing to take a chance on a new public firm.
Investment banks are not expected to offer quality companies to investors.
Investment banks are not expected to offer quality companies to investors.
Sell-side analysts are part of the corporate monitoring system because their recommendations are made public.
Sell-side analysts are part of the corporate monitoring system because their recommendations are made public.
Analysts may make slightly beatable earnings predictions to make companies happy.
Analysts may make slightly beatable earnings predictions to make companies happy.
Financial analysts do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Financial analysts do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Investment banks do not play a role in assisting with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
Investment banks do not play a role in assisting with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
Analysts working at investment banks may feel the need to give good ratings to the bank’s customers.
Analysts working at investment banks may feel the need to give good ratings to the bank’s customers.
Financial analysts generally do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Financial analysts generally do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Investment banks do not play a role in assisting with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
Investment banks do not play a role in assisting with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
Financial analysts are not involved in the process of issuing equity and debt securities.
Financial analysts are not involved in the process of issuing equity and debt securities.
Investment banks always offer quality companies to investors.
Investment banks always offer quality companies to investors.
Analysts at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are not allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Analysts at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are not allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Investment banks tend to overprice IPO offerings in a short run.
Investment banks tend to overprice IPO offerings in a short run.
Financial analysts do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Financial analysts do not make earnings predictions or give trading recommendations.
Analysts may make slightly beatable earnings predictions to make companies happy.
Analysts may make slightly beatable earnings predictions to make companies happy.
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are not allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are not allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
To make accurate recommendations, analysts do not need access to high-quality information, and the best source of a firm’s information is the firm itself.
To make accurate recommendations, analysts do not need access to high-quality information, and the best source of a firm’s information is the firm itself.
Financial analysts always recommend a much smaller proportion of stocks as a sell than a buy recommendation.
Financial analysts always recommend a much smaller proportion of stocks as a sell than a buy recommendation.
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank may feel the need to give good ratings to the bank’s customers.
Analysts working at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank may feel the need to give good ratings to the bank’s customers.
Analysts at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Analysts at investment banks and investment bankers at the same bank are allowed to collude and influence each other when evaluating the same firm.
Financial analysts always make accurate and unbiased earnings predictions to ensure fairness in the market.
Financial analysts always make accurate and unbiased earnings predictions to ensure fairness in the market.
Investment banks are not involved in the road show, a marketing campaign to generate interest and market the issue.
Investment banks are not involved in the road show, a marketing campaign to generate interest and market the issue.
Investment banks do not assist with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
Investment banks do not assist with regulatory filings and sales of securities.
IPOs tend to be overpriced in a short run, which deters interested customers from taking a chance on a new public firm.
IPOs tend to be overpriced in a short run, which deters interested customers from taking a chance on a new public firm.
Buy-side analysts are typically employed by brokerage and investment banks.
Buy-side analysts are typically employed by brokerage and investment banks.
Analysts rely solely on public information to make earnings predictions and trading recommendations.
Analysts rely solely on public information to make earnings predictions and trading recommendations.
Investment banks are not expected to offer quality companies to investors.
Investment banks are not expected to offer quality companies to investors.
Financial analysts are not part of the corporate monitoring system because their recommendations are made public.
Financial analysts are not part of the corporate monitoring system because their recommendations are made public.
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Study Notes
Analyst Recommendations
- Analysts tend to give fewer sell recommendations compared to buy recommendations.
- Analysts sometimes make slightly optimistic earnings predictions to satisfy companies.
Types of Financial Analysts
- Financial analysts are classified into two main groups: buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts.
- Buy-side analysts are typically employed by brokerage firms and investment banks.
Role of Investment Banks
- Investment banks do not participate in issuing equity and debt securities.
- They also do not assist with regulatory filings or sales of securities.
- Investment banks engage in a roadshow to generate interest but are not involved in the offering process.
IPO Pricing
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are commonly underpriced initially, attracting more investors.
- Conversely, IPOs may also be overpriced, discouraging potential customers.
Quality of Recommendations
- Analysts require high-quality information for accurate recommendations, primarily sourced from the firms themselves.
- Sell-side analysts contribute to corporate monitoring since their recommendations are publicly accessible.
Collusion and Influence
- Analysts and investment bankers at the same institution are prohibited from colluding or influencing each other's evaluations of firms.
- Despite this, analysts may feel pressured to provide favorable ratings for the bank's clients.
Predictions and Recommendations
- Analysts at investment banks do not typically predict earnings or provide trading recommendations.
- There is a general trend where sell-side analysts offer public recommendations that may not reflect unbiased assessments.
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