Chapter 41: The Depressed Stock Market
The economic crisis is a disaster for ordinary people, but an opportunity for the capital predators. Now Franz is one of the predators, harvesting in the capital market.
As the emperor, he still paid attention to his appearance, did not give peanuts to people, and did not invite people to take a dirt plane.
There is no end to the money, and there is no need to make a bad name for profit. The annexation of a company will certainly be hostile, and the situation will be different if it is only an investment in shares.
Now that everyone is short of money, how can they refuse to invest? The idea of an investment company has been figured out by Franz in advance.
People's energy is limited, even with a mature management team, it is impossible to expand indefinitely.
In this case, it is imperative to abandon non-core industries. Anyway, it's all about making money, as long as you do a good job of supervision, you can protect your interests, and there is no need to hold a holding.
Looking at the thick acquisition in his hand, Franz was full of emotion. Any page in this is a goal that ordinary people can't achieve in their lifetime, but now they can't mention his interest.
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After listening to the report of the person in charge, Franz said calmly: "Don't invest in the textile industry, the British have too many advantages in this field, and they will not be able to shake their position for at least twenty years, and there is no need for vicious competition."
Later, we will focus on metallurgy, shipbuilding, minerals, machinery manufacturing and other fields to increase our economic influence.
The Canal Company's shares were about to be issued, and someone was sent to secretly buy them, both domestic and foreign. Only if the stock price rises less than double, you can sweep the goods. ”
Making money from the royal corporation is only one aspect, it is also necessary to increase its influence on the domestic economy, which is a rainy day.
Even Franz subconsciously co-opted some nobles to form a consortium, and it was not just a consortium.
Of course, on the surface, these consortia have nothing to do with everyone, these are ordinary business consortia, and there is competition between them.
Playing with vests, everyone is very professional. There are many ways to be in the limelight, and there is no need to take the lead in this area.
Jung was a retainer of the Habsburgs, who had served the royal family for seven generations, and was a man of great personal ability and loyalty, and Franz became one of the main leaders of the royal estate.
Jung reminded: "Your Majesty, it is very risky to invest in the Canal Company, and it is too early to enter the market, so it is more secure to wait a few years." ”
When capital reaches a certain level, the importance of the first opportunity gradually declines. Even if you enter the market one step late, you can rely on strong financial strength to smash a way.
The Suez Canal is a huge investment, and whether it can be successfully completed is a question, and there are also political uncertainties involved.
Originally, the Egyptian government also had a 15% stake, but because of Austria's accession, the stake was directly turned into a dividend right. Nominally, the Franco-Austrian three countries were in charge of the canal, but in fact the Egyptians were out.
You must know that the British are against the excavation of the Suez Canal, who can guarantee that in the event of John Bull's trouble, the Egyptian government will not cause sabotage out of profits?
Without the cooperation of the head snake, where would I find so many free laborers in the construction of the canal? Even if it was to go to the African continent to capture slaves, it would cost money.
Obviously, Jung, like most people, did not know the determination of the Franco-Austrian governments to dig the Suez Canal, otherwise there would be no such fears.
As long as France and Austria are resolute, the Egyptian government will not dare to mess around. If everyone turns their faces, the British won't be able to keep them.
John Bull is not a good ally, it is impossible to stick a knife in both sides of an ally, but it is very likely to stick a knife in an ally.
Franz explained: "Don't worry about the project, the Suez Canal is related to the future strategy of France and Austria, and we will not give up."
Once the canal is open, our access to the Indian Ocean will be significantly shortened, and at the same time we will be free from dependence on the Strait of Gibraltar.
There is no need to worry about profits, because the maritime trade is growing very fast, and in the future this golden waterway will be the most profitable canal in the world. ”
Seeing that Franz had already made up his mind, Jung did not continue to argue. The Suez Canal investment may seem like a big deal, but it's actually just that when it comes apart.
The royal family wants to invest, which is nothing more than a matter of millions of Aegis, even if there is an accident, it can hold on. If you want to buy more shares, it is impossible to buy them, after all, Franz is not the only one who has vision.
Moreover, for some shipping giants, even if the Suez Canal is not profitable, they must participate in it, which is related to their future development.
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The Vienna Stock Exchange, a crowded place, became cold after the economic crisis erupted.
For most of the year, there were no new listings here, and stock traders became listless.
Mark, the manager of the trading center, scolded angrily: "A group of lazy people, all come and gather for me!" ”
"Ulgen, don't you fool hear me? Don't sleep! ”
As he spoke, a kick had already been kicked out.
"If you don't want to lose your job, cheer me up."
Hearing the word unemployed, the dazed Jürgen immediately woke up. This is a time of economic crisis, and once you lose your job, it means that hard times are coming.
Seeing that everyone had recovered, Mark said solemnly: "Listen to me, the Suez Canal stock will be listed on the exchange in three days, and now you go and get ready." If anyone messes me up, I'll skin him. ”
Not only are there no new shares listed, but even most of the previous stocks are hedged plates, which belong to the kind that has no price and no market.
Now the new stock listing means that the cold winter is coming to an end, and the trading center must not pay attention to it.
There is not only one stock exchange in Austria, there are four trading centers in Vienna alone, and the entire New Holy Roman Empire has dozens of large and small stock exchange centers, and everyone has to compete with each other.
Jürgen asked suspiciously: "Head, isn't the Suez Canal a government project, how can it raise funds in the trading market?" ”
Mark glared at him and said, "It's not something you should be concerned about, now all you have to do is get the news out to those big customers and try to convince them to buy the stock." ”
After debating himself, Jürgen decisively chose to shut up. As a gold medal stock trader, he has many privileges, such as sleeping during working hours, arriving late and leaving early, but this definitely does not include challenging the authority of his superiors.
In the era when there were no telephones and cars, traffic depended on walking, communication depended on roaring, and it was definitely not an easy thing to notify all major customers within three days.
If in the hot period of the stock market, there is no need for them to come and notify them in person, as soon as the news is published in the newspaper, there will be customers who come to the door.
Now the situation is different, the market is wailing, countless stocks are trapped, everyone is worried about their livelihood, who cares about the listing of new shares?
This dooms the Suez Canal shares to be difficult to sell at a good price in the market, and if not, they will fall below the issue price.
Under normal circumstances, no one would choose this time to list the stock, and this is where Jürgen wonders.