Bear Markets and Selling Short
He stated, "I keep out in a bear market and leave such exceptional stocks to those who don't mind risking their money against the market trend.".
Darvas never sold short. As he states, "I have never done it myself because psychologically I am not cut out for short selling. But I think markets have now changed their character so much that all experienced investors should seriously consider it. It is not for the proverbial widows and orphans, though.". He realized that his system could easily be adapted to short selling.
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