V(A): Diligence and Reasonable Basis

An analyst is part of a group that votes on investment decisions and stock recommendations. The group votes to issue a report for a stock with a buy rating. The analyst is more comfortable with a hold rating but agrees that the group has a reasonable and adequate basis for the recommendation that is supported by research. Which _most closely_ describes the application of Standard V(A): Diligence and Reasonable Basis?

Correct. Even though the analyst would have independently issued a different recommendation, he agrees that the group met the requirements of Standard V(A) by providing a reasonable basis for the recommendation. He is not violating the Standard by allowing his name to be associated with the report.

Incorrect. Disagreement does not necessarily require disassociation from the report.

Incorrect. The Standards do not require the analyst to disassociate for disagreement, unless the specific reasons for the disagreement would require disassociation.

He must either agree or disassociate from the report

Being associated with the report will not result in a violation of the Standards

Because he disagrees, having his name on the report would result in a violation of the Standards