The Stock Exchange by Charles Duguid
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| Author | Duguid, Charles, 1864-1923 |
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| Title | The Stock Exchange |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | What the Stock Exchange is -- The market-place -- The members and their clerks -- The Committee -- Brokers and jobbers -- How business is transacted -- The settlement -- The zoology of the House -- Option dealing -- The wares of the market -- Failures -- Price lists and records -- The Royal Commission's view -- A sketch history -- A broker's day -- From a social point of view. |
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| Summary | "The Stock Exchange" by Charles Duguid is a comprehensive guide to the operations and intricacies of the Stock Exchange, written in the early 20th century. The publication aims to demystify the complex mechanisms of stock trading for readers who may be unfamiliar with financial markets. Duguid, a city editor with experience in the field, uses clear and straightforward language to describe the essential elements of the Stock Exchange, including its purpose, structure, and the roles of its participants. The beginning of the text establishes the Stock Exchange as a critical marketplace for transactions related to stocks and shares, emphasizing its influence on the world's economy. Duguid discusses the various definitions of the Stock Exchange, suggesting it is both a market and a vital nerve center for global finance. He also explains the roles of different market participants, such as brokers, jobbers, and members, and introduces the operational dynamics of trading within this unique environment. Overall, the opening sets a foundation for understanding the Stock Exchange's significance and operations, preparing readers for the detailed discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HG: Social sciences: Finance |
| Subject | Stock Exchange (London, England) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59042 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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