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and the corresponding rise in value of its
representative stocks. From time to time
opportunities are also allorded of purchasing
first-class low-yielding stocks at comparatively
low prices, on account of the adverse trade and
financial conditions temporarily prevailing in
certain Geographical centres.
The above are the main opportunities of
increasing capital value in a sound and effica
cious manner, the question of income-yield
being regarded as a subordinate matter. The
main principles of Geographical Distribution
of Capital should be closely adhered to when
lists are constructed for the purpose of accom
plishing this object. Every stock which shows
a fair increase of capital value should be sold
as opportunity arises and re-invested on the
same favourable terms as in the original pur
chase, care being taken that the poise and
counterpoise obtained by a proper geographical
distribution is not thereby disturbed.
VI. The Maximum Chance of increase in
Capital Value, with entire disregard for Income.
An investor who disregards Income and
simply desires to increase his Capital should
select the reasonably largest number of com
paratively younger stocks standing at low
prices (whether they yield a dividend or no