The Flagg Raid (Classic Reprint)

Jared Flagg

ISBN 10: 1330199693 / ISBN 13: 9781330199695

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book passionately delves into the world of finance, challenging conventional wisdom and exposing deception within the stock market. The author, a seasoned Wall Street operator, pulls back the curtain on the corrupt practices rampant in the industry and the plight of everyday investors who fall prey to these schemes. The book delves into the intricate details of stock manipulation, revealing how greed and unethical behavior undermine the integrity of the financial system. Through meticulously researched accounts and personal anecdotes, the author exposes the flaws inherent in the markets, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability. The book serves as a cautionary tale for investors and a catalyst for change, urging a reexamination of the current practices that govern Wall Street. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330199695_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Flagg Raid (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330199693
• ISBN 13: 9781330199695
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business Investment

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Synopsis

A broker’s bold defense in the face of a government raid and public scrutiny.

A controversial memoir unfolds as Jared Flagg fights to clear his name while explaining how margin trading really works. This account blends courtroom drama with a retail trader’s perspective on trust, contracts, and the costs of controversy.

Flagg argues that charges crumble under scrutiny and that public claims misstate his business practices. The narrative ties together media coverage, legal maneuvering, and personal stakes, offering insight into early 20th‑century finance and the pressures of defending an unorthodox method.

• Plain explanations of margins, profits, and the meaning of “52 percent” claims on closed transactions.
• Discussion of customer contracts, risk, and the rights brokers claim to manage accounts.
• A behind‑the‑scenes look at courtroom battles, investigations, and how headlines shape public opinion.
• A personal perspective on integrity, accusations, and the consequences of a high‑profile case.

Ideal for readers of true‑crime finance history and stories about high‑stakes legal battles in American urban life.