{"id":11288,"date":"2021-02-17T13:30:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T13:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/?p=11288"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T20:07:28","slug":"standard-ii-b-market-manipulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/study-notes\/cfa-level-2\/ethical-and-professional-standards\/standard-ii-b-market-manipulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard II (B) \u2013 Market Manipulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Does an unsuccessful pump-and-dump attempt violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?\",\r\n    \"text\": \"Jacob Stevens has significant equity holdings in Axoline Corporation. He posts false rumors about Axoline\u2019s acquisition of a competing firm on various online forums in an attempt to increase the price of the stock. Stevens\u2019s attempt is unsuccessful, and the stock price stays within its trading range. Would Stevens\u2019s unsuccessful attempt at pumping up Axoline\u2019s stock price violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation? A. No, because he failed to affect the stock price. B. Yes, regardless of the outcome on the price, he intended to mislead market participants. C. No, Stevens is allowed to give his opinion on Axoline\u2019s future corporate actions.\",\r\n    \"answerCount\": 1,\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"The correct answer is B. Stevens violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation because he intentionally posted false rumors to mislead market participants and increase Axoline\u2019s stock price. 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Part of Knoxville\u2019s compensation is directly linked to the number of clients who purchase these products. In periods of low volatility, clients were successful, but high volatility during the coronavirus epidemic led to numerous defaults. Has Knoxville violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation? A. No, clients should be aware of the complexity of the \u201clow-vol\u201d structured product. B. No, he did not artificially manipulate the price, volume, or volatility of any stock. C. Yes, he intentionally manipulated the inputs of the model to conceal the effects of higher volatility on the returns of the product.\",\r\n    \"answerCount\": 1,\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"The correct answer is C. Knoxville violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation by intentionally manipulating model inputs to conceal the effect of higher volatility on the product\u2019s expected returns. This is a form of information-based manipulation. His actions were intended to attract more clients and increase his compensation, while giving investors a misleading impression of the product\u2019s risk. Such conduct can damage investor trust in capital markets and reflect poorly on the investment profession.\"\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Does creating artificial liquidity through undisclosed trading incentives violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?\",\r\n    \"text\": \"John Reynolds, CFA and CEO of Naxis Future Exchange, is introducing a new equity index futures contract. To attract individuals and major brokers to trade on the exchange, Naxis offers significant discounts on trading fees. To qualify for the discounts, firms must agree to a minimum trading volume for the new contract over the next six months. Naxis hopes that consistently large liquidity will attract new brokerages and retail traders to the exchange. Are Reynolds\u2019s actions in conflict with Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation? A. No, Reynolds is allowed to offer discounts on trading fees. B. No, the firms or retail traders who engage with Reynolds\u2019 exchange on this offer are in violation. C. Yes, because Reynolds is attempting to mislead investors about the liquidity of the contract.\",\r\n    \"answerCount\": 1,\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"The correct answer is C. Reynolds violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation because the trading-fee discounts and minimum-volume agreements could create artificial liquidity and mislead investors about the true market interest in the contract. When the discount period ends, liquidity could decline. Offering fee discounts is not automatically prohibited, but failing to disclose the arrangement to all clients and potential investors may mislead the market. Full disclosure of the arrangement would help comply with Standard II(B).\"\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"QAPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Does posting false negative information about stocks violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation even without personal profit?\",\r\n    \"text\": \"Jeremiah Kane is a performance analyst at Vision Investment Managers. He recently had a confrontation with a senior portfolio manager who runs a strict long-only large-cap mandate. Kane notices style drift in the manager\u2019s performance report and presents only results attributable to the investment mandate. The manager is frustrated and frequently harasses Kane. In frustration, Kane posts false negative information about several big-name stocks held in the fund on popular investor groups. The prices of these stocks fall dramatically. Has Kane violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation? A. No, because he does not personally benefit from the manipulation. B. Yes, because his actions lead to significant price action. C. No, because he is not responsible for the investment actions taken by investors and the subsequent price change.\",\r\n    \"answerCount\": 1,\r\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n      \"text\": \"The correct answer is B. Kane violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation by posting false negative information that misled investors and caused significant price movement. A personal financial benefit is not required for a violation. Although Kane may have intended to harm the manager\u2019s performance, his conduct involved spreading false information to influence market prices, which violates the standard.\"\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dEOsQejnYBY\" width=\"611\" height=\"343\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>Members and Candidates must not engage in practices that distort prices or artificially inflate trading volume with the intent to mislead market participants.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2>Guidance<\/h2>\r\n<p>Members are required to comply with Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation to promote the integrity of capital markets. Market manipulation comprises actions that alter trading volumes or stock prices. Market manipulation may lead to a decrease in market participation (due to a loss in investor confidence), inefficient allocation, and a decline in the economic growth of a country.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"><a style=\"display: block; text-align: center; padding: 14px 18px; border: 2px solid #2F5BFF; border-radius: 18px; color: #ffffff ; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; background-color: #1a73e8 ;\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Master CFA Level 2 market manipulation standards with AnalystPrep\u2019s Free Trial. <\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2>Information-Based Manipulation<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Members and Candidates should desist from sharing information with the intention of artificially \u201cpumping\u201d up the price of an investment to then later \u201cdump\u201d (sell) it at a higher price.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Transaction-Based Manipulation<\/h2>\r\n<p>Transaction manipulation occurs in cases where a member or candidate knows or should have known that their actions could potentially affect the price of an investment.<\/p>\r\n<p>Transaction manipulation includes, but is not limited<sup>(<\/sup><sup>1<\/sup><sup>)<\/sup> to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Transactions that artificially affect prices or volume to give the impression of activity or price movement in a financial instrument, which represent a diversion from the expectations of a fair and efficient market.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Securing a controlling, dominant position in a financial instrument to exploit and manipulate the price of a related derivative and\/or the underlying asset.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><sup>(<\/sup><sup>1<\/sup><sup>)<\/sup> <span style=\"font-style: normal !msorm;\"><em>The list is taken verbatim from the CFA Program curriculum.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<h3>Application 1: Pump and Dump Strategy<\/h3>\r\n<p>Jacob Stevens has significant equity holdings in Axoline Corporation. He posts false rumors about Axoline\u2019s acquisition of a competing firm on various online forums, in an attempt to pump up the price of the stock. Steven\u2019s attempt to pump up Axoline\u2019s stock price is unsuccessful, and the stock price stays within its trading range.<\/p>\r\n<p>Would Steven\u2019s unsuccessful attempt at pumping up Axoline\u2019s stock price violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A. No, because he failed to affect the stock price.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B. Yes, regardless of the outcome on the price, he intended to mislead market participants.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C. No, Steven is allowed to give his opinion on Axoline\u2019s future corporate actions.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is B.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Stevens has violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation. The outcome of Steven\u2019s attempt at pumping up the stock is irrelevant. According to Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation, the <strong>intent<\/strong> of his actions would be the only consideration.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Application 2: Manipulation of Model Inputs<\/h3>\r\n<p>Andy Knoxville is the head of structured products at Kings Investment Bank. As the leader of the structured products team, he is responsible for the creation of new and creative products that could attract potential investors. He notices that there is substantial interest in low volatility products. Consequently, Knoxville creates \u201clow-vol\u201d products that contain inputs that are intended to suppress the negative impact of higher volatility in the market. A part of Steven\u2019s compensation is directly linked to the number of clients that purchase these \u201clow-vol\u201d products. In periods of low volatility, clients that bought these products were extremely successful. Since the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, high levels of volatility have led to numerous defaults.<\/p>\r\n<p>Has Knoxville violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. No, clients should be aware of the complexity of the \u201clow-vol\u201d structured product.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. No, he did not artificially manipulate the price, volume, or volatility of any stock.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. Yes, intentionally manipulated the inputs of the model to conceal the effects of higher volatility on the returns of the product.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Steven violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation. Intentionally manipulating model inputs is considered a form of information-based manipulation. Steven\u2019s manipulation was intended to attract more business and increase his compensation. His actions would cause investors to lose trust in capital markets and reflects poorly on the investment profession.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Application 3: Pump-Primping Strategy<\/h3>\r\n<p>John Reynolds, CFA and CEO of Naxis Future Exchange (NFE), is introducing a new equity index futures contract into the market. In an attempt to attract individuals and major brokers to trade on its exchange, Naxis offers significant discounts on its trading fees. To be eligible for the reduction in trading fees, firms must agree to a minimum trading volume of the new contract over the next six months. Naxis hopes that the demonstration of consistently large liquidity will attract new brokerages and retail traders to its exchange.<\/p>\r\n<p>Are Reynolds\u2019s actions in conflict with Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A. No, Reynolds is allowed to offer discounts on trading fees.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 B. No, the firms or retail traders who engage with Reynolds\u2019 exchange on this offer are in violation.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 C. Yes, because Reynolds is attempting to mislead investors about the liquidity of the contract.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is C.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Investors may be misled by the artificial liquidity generated by Naxis through the discounts offered. The expiry of the discount after six months could potentially reduce the liquidity of the contract. Because Reynolds failed to disclose this agreement with all its clients and potential clients, he has violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation. Disclosure of the arrangement to <strong><em>all<\/em><\/strong> investors would comply with Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Application 4: Information Manipulation<\/h3>\r\n<p>Jeremiah Kane is a performance analyst at Vision Investment Managers. He recently had a confrontation with a senior portfolio manager at the firm. The manager has a strict long-only large-cap investment mandate. In last year\u2019s performance report, Kane notices a style drift and only presents results attributable to the investment mandate.<\/p>\r\n<p>The manager was frustrated by Kane\u2019s report understating his performance. Kane is frequently harassed by the manager. In frustration, Kane posts false negative information of several \u201cbig name\u201d stocks &#8211; held in the fund &#8211; on popular investor groups. The prices of these stocks fall dramatically.<\/p>\r\n<p>Has Kane violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation?<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0A. No, because he does not personally benefit from the manipulation.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0B. Yes, because his actions lead to significant price action.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0C. No, because he is not responsible for the investment actions taken by the investors and subsequent price change.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Solution<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong><em>The correct answer is B.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Kane does not have to personally benefit from the market manipulation to violate Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation. In sharing false information, he intended to harm the manager\u2019s performance, but his actions misled investors. As a result, he has violated Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>Reading 46: Guidance for The Standards of Professional Conduct (I-VII)<\/p>\r\n<p><em>LOS 46 (a) <\/em><em>Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct by applying the Code and Standards to specific situations.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: 9999px; background: #1e5bd8; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/analystprep.com\/free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Start Free Trial \u2192 <\/a> <p style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\">Strengthen your understanding of CFA Level 2 ethics, market manipulation standards, and professional conduct with study notes, practice questions, and mock exams.\r\n<\/p>\r\n <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Members and Candidates must not engage in practices that distort prices or artificially inflate trading volume with the intent to mislead market participants.\u00a0 Guidance Members are required to comply with Standard II(B) \u2013 Market Manipulation to promote the integrity of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[102,196],"tags":[216,193,195],"class_list":["post-11288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cfa-level-2","category-ethical-and-professional-standards","tag-cfa-level-2","tag-guidance-for-the-standards-of-professional-conduct-i-vii","tag-standard-ii-b-market-manipulation","blog-post","no-post-thumbnail","animate"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Standard II(B) Market Manipulation | CFA Ethics L2<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn Standard II(B) on market manipulation, including prohibited practices, price distortion, and ethical trading conduct. 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