Review the CFA Institute's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct and read the article Financial Derivative Instruments and Social Ethics. In your initial post, address the following:

• Having researched the CFA Institute's Code and Standards , what was the most important thing that struck a note with you and that you would like to share with your classmates? Explain your reasoning.
• What do you think about the ethical conduct of financial professionals in the United States? Do you think that the majority of them are honest and truly have the best in mind for their investors?
• Reflecting on the course, what was your key takeaway from this class?
• How will the management and finance decisions you have made in this course (as you have developed a corporate portfolio proposal) assist you in your future career or help you in your current position?