How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market

Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian economist, fled his homeland at 23 to escape totalitarian regimes, eventually finding himself in Istanbul. While working as a dancer, he immersed himself in stock market literature, studying extensively. His unexpected success in investing, particularly through his "Box System," led to significant profits from stocks hitting 52-week highs. At 39, he documented his journey and strategies in a classic stock market text, which continues to be influential among traders and investors today.