[36] Even such fluctuations are considered as unworthy of consideration in American railroad stocks, where fluctuations of 10 per cent, and even more, within a comparatively short time, are of frequent occurrence.

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[37] Or through Options at least insure himself against loss.

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[38] In Options, however, the poorer speculator virtually borrows, for a fair consideration, the capital and credit of the rich operator.

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[39] As said before, the settlement in New York is daily.

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[40] All these experiences happen also in the New York Stock market, only in different form, such as railroad wars, law-suits, injunctions, &c.

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