The Work of the Stock Exchange (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Hook line: The Work of the Stock Exchange offers a clear introduction to how the American securities market actually works and why it matters. It explains the machinery, rules, and everyday operations in plain terms.

The book is written to be readable, not overly exhaustive. It gathers material on a vast and often misunderstood institution and aims to place the general public in touch with the essentials. It also includes practical appendices and a bibliography for readers who want to dive deeper, without requiring heavy prior knowledge. The author notes that the market is continually evolving, while the fundamental economic ideas behind it remain stable.

• How the Stock Exchange operates day to day through brokers, dealers, and margin requirements.


• The role of the commission house and how margin cards track risk and collateral.


• The growth of the Exchange from local to national and international reach, including the rise of wire houses.


• How securities are bought, sold, quoted, and settled, and how prices and reports are produced.

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