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

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

by Nicolas Darvas

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90 pages~1.5 hr readPublished by Ravenio BooksPublished 1960-01-01

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  • You're curious about the origins of technical analysis and want to learn a method that's stood the test of time.
  • You're frustrated with vague investment advice and prefer concrete, rule-based systems you can actually follow.
  • You appreciate learning from investors who built wealth through disciplined execution rather than luck or inside information.

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  • You want a comprehensive modern guide to the current stock market. This is a classic from the 1950s that works best as historical context, not your only source.
  • You're looking for passive index fund advice or long-term buy-and-hold strategies. Darvas is an active trader who moves in and out of positions.
  • You need detailed mathematical proofs or academic rigour. This is personal narrative and practical observation, not peer-reviewed research.

About this book

Nicolas Darvas, a Hungarian-born dancer who became an investor, shares his journey from amateur trader to millionaire in this memoir. He recounts his trading experiences and explains his unique investment system for buying and selling stocks. Darvas details his approach to identifying market trends and making informed trading decisions. He introduces his 'Darvas Box' method—a stock screening technique based on price and volume—which has influenced subsequent generations of investors and changed how people approach the stock market. The book offers practical advice on building wealth through investing and explains the strategies that enabled Darvas to accumulate significant wealth. His trading methods have remained relevant over time and are considered among the most developed trading systems. The book has influenced investors since its original publication.

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