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Which of the following is a typical output of a research analyst's work rather than a function of a stock broker's dealing desk?

Issuing a target price supported by valuation for a listed company is a typical research analyst output. Placing orders, paying out funds and issuing contract notes are broking and back-office functions rather than research functions.

  1. APlacing buy orders on the exchange for a client
  2. BIssuing a target price with supporting valuation for a listed companyCorrect
  3. CSettling funds payout to clients
  4. DIssuing contract notes for executed trades

Explanation

Targets and valuation-backed recommendations are the analyst's product. Placing orders, fund payouts and contract notes are broking and operational functions carried out by dealing and back-office teams.

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