1. Explain the ethical problems related to the conflict of interest involving the sell-side, buy-side, and independent research firms. Do you think that MW reports can be fully trusted and used for investment decisions?
2. Relating to question 1 above, identify the parties involved in the investment process and describe their roles.
3. Are there any alternatives or any potential solutions that investors can use to alleviate the problems of analysts conflict of interest when they make their investment decisions? Please report as many alternatives as possible.
4. What are, according to you, the best investment approach that you would recommend when investing in the stock market to mitigate the problems of conflicts of interest? Explain your choice and enumerate the steps to follow for a successful investment strategy.