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

Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian economist, fled his homeland at 23 to escape the looming threat of Nazis and Soviets, eventually finding himself in Istanbul. While working as a dancer, he immersed himself in stock market literature, developing his investment strategies. His breakthrough came when he profited from stocks hitting their 52-week highs, leading him to create the "Box System" for trading. At 39, he documented his journey and techniques in a classic text, which continues to influence investors today.