'One of the ironies of the stock market is the emphasis on activity. Brokers, using terms such as `marketability' and `liquidity,' sing the praises of companies with high share turnover... but investors should understand that what is good for the croupier is not good for the customer. A hyperactive stock market is the pick pocket of enterprise.'
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