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“...first check whether the market as a whole is rising or falling. In other words, are you in a bull market or bear market? If the latter, stay out. The odds are against you.”

Quote by Nicolas Darvas

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Nicolas Darvas, born in 1920 in Hungary, was a renowned investor and author. He became famous for his successful investments in the stock market during the early 1950s and 1960s. Darvas' book 'How I Made $100,000 in the Stock Market' detailed his investment strategies and experiences, which had a profound impact on later investors. more

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