Quicker communication enabled the
creation of a truly national stock
market, as brokers from different cities
could now trade on the same
exchanges. This expanded the pool of
potential investors and increased the
total volume of trade.
Bigger market
The speed of trading allowed for
increased speculation, and many
traders started to rely on short-termprice fluctuations rather than longterm value investing. More speculativeopportunities
The telegraph's speed of transmission
led to a reduction in information
asymmetry, as all traders could get the
same information at the same time. This enhanced the overall efficiency of
the market and its ability to accurately
reflect the underlying value of stocks.
Greater Market
Efficiency
All buy and sell orders could be placed
and executed in a matter of minutes. This increased the liquidity of the
market, making it easier for investors
to both enter and exit positions.
Faster transaction speed
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