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ISBN:

9780870340680

Author:

Arthur Crump

Book Title:

Theory of Stock Speculation

Language:

English

Topic:

Investments & Securities / Stocks

Format:

Trade Paperback

Publisher:

Fraser Publishing Company

Genre:

Business & Economics

Publication Year:

1983

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Reprint

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Brand: Fraser Pub Co

EAN:

9780870340680

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9780870340680

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โ€œcover worn, pages yellowed, text clean, binding tight, edge wear.โ€

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1903. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER III. THE EIGHT TEMPERAMENT FOB A PEOFESSI0NAL SPECULATOR. A Man who wins by haphazard speculation, who chances to operate successfully until he has filled his pockets, and retires with his gains from so fascinating an arena, is one in a hundred. Any one who knows anything of Stock Exchange speculation will confirm the statement that, to the ordinary run of men, the game is not worth the candle. There are, however, conditions under which speculation, in a market where ten or fifty thousand pounds can be lost in half an hour, may, under given conditions, be systematically practised profitably. First, and most important perhaps of all these conditions, is the temperament of the speculator, upon which we propose to speak in this chapter. A man who is excitable and easily led away from a set purpose will, if he go deep into speculation, be soon involved in hopeless ruin. A method of proceeding that has been formed by a careful judgment which has provided for all contingencies, once adopted, should be adhered to as a rule. To be able to follow this advice it is necessary that a speculator should possess a coolness that is not affected by the excitement into which others are thrown by unexpected events; that he should cultivate the art of concealing the dissatisfaction felt on sustaining a loss, which is read at once in the face of a nervous or excitable man; and that he should have the power of calling forth emotions which are the opposite of those commonly manifested under given circumstances. In speaking of the conditions under which speculation may be successfully pursued as a business, it must be understood that we are referring to the one man in the hundred--the professional operator--who will frequently in the elaboration of his ar rangements fi... Authors: Arthur Crump Binding: Paperback Features: Used Book in Good Condition Label: Fraser Pub Co Manufacturer: Fraser Pub Co Publication Date: 1983-12 Publisher: Fraser Pub Co Studio: Fraser Pub Co