[Verse 1]
Sarah opens client files at dawn, portfolio scattered on her desk
Numbers whisper secrets but she knows the boundaries to respect
Integrity her compass, competence her shield
Diligence her armor when temptation tries to yield
Client interests crown her every choice she makes
Personal gain dissolves when fiduciary duty wakes
[Chorus]
Six principles guard the gate, seven standards pave the street
I-C-D-R keeps you straight, integrity complete
Professionalism leads the way, capital markets stay clean
Duties to clients every day, conflicts must be seen
CFA members hold the key to trust that runs so deep
[Verse 2]
Marcus gets a whisper from his golf partner's loose lips
Merger news before the bell, but his conscience never slips
Material nonpublic gold could line his trading account
Independence over insider gains is what his ethics count
Reasonable care guides his research every single night
Professional judgment burns when pressure dims the light
[Chorus]
Six principles guard the gate, seven standards pave the street
I-C-D-R keeps you straight, integrity complete
Professionalism leads the way, capital markets stay clean
Duties to clients every day, conflicts must be seen
CFA members hold the key to trust that runs so deep
[Bridge]
Loyalty to employers, suitability for all
Communication crystal clear when quarterly reports call
Diligence in analysis, records kept secure
Disclosure of conflicts makes the pathway pure
Referencing designations with honesty and pride
Global capital markets need us as their guide
[Verse 3]
Rebecca faces pressure from her boss to bend the rules
Supervisory duties clash with corporate money tools
Additional compensation offered on the side
But Standard Four reminds her where her loyalties reside
Fair dealing trumps favoritism every time
Confidentiality sacred, client trust sublime
[Final Chorus]
Six principles guard the gate, seven standards pave the street
I-C-D-R keeps you straight, integrity complete
Knowledge of the law prevails, objectivity rings
Misrepresentation fails when ethical conduct sings
CFA members hold the key to trust that runs so deep
Trust that runs so deep
[Outro]
Maintain and improve your skills each passing year
The profession's viability depends on keeping clear
These standards carved in stone but lived in beating hearts
Where chartered analyst honor truly starts