Nicolas Darvas (1920-1977) is a remarkable figure whose journey from professional dancer to successful self-taught investor and author captivates the imagination. Born in Hungary and trained as an economist at the University of Budapest, Darvas fled his homeland during World War II and eventually settled in the United States.
Darvas gained widespread recognition for his book How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market, where he introduced his innovative "Box Sys...