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Problem on volatility of prices

Can someone help me in finding out the right answer from the given options. In long run, the activities of successful speculators tend to: (i) Decrease the volatility of prices. (ii) Attract legal attention resultant in imprisonment. (iii) Raise the level and volatility of the prices. (iv) Outcome tremendous gains and increase costs to the consumers.

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