Successful Stock Speculation
type: ebook
publisher: Project Gutenberg
license: license
issued: 2008-10-08
rights: Public domain in the USA.
downloads: 567
creator: 32268
marc508: Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
marc520: "Successful Stock Speculation" by John James Butler is a practical guide on stock trading and investment strategies written in the early 1920s. This book aims to educate readers on the principles of stock speculation, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics and making informed decisions to mitigate risks and maximize profits. The book is structured into various parts, starting with an introduction to the purpose of speculation, the terminology commonly used in trading, and the appropriate strategies for buying and selling stocks. Butler elaborates on critical factors affecting stock prices, including market conditions, money supply, and manipulation tactics employed by traders. He offers insights on when to enter or exit trades and highlights the distinction between mere speculation and prudent investment practices. His overarching thesis is that educated and cautious speculation can yield significant profits over time while reducing exposure to financial loss, advocating for a disciplined approach to stock trading based on fundamental analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
marc908: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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