Jesse Livermore: From $100 Million to Suicide | The Greatest Trader's Tragic End

Описание: Jesse Livermore made $100 million in a single week shorting the 1929 stock market crash - the equivalent of $1.7 billion today. He was the greatest trader who ever lived. But on November 28, 1940, at age 63, he walked into a hotel cloakroom and shot himself. This is his complete story.

📊 IN THIS VIDEO:
• Jesse Livermore's childhood escape from poverty
• How he beat bucket shops by age 20
• The San Francisco Earthquake trade (1906)
• Going bankrupt 4 separate times
• The legendary $100 million profit from Black Thursday (1929)
• Why he became the most hated man in America
• His descent into depression and alcoholism
• The tragic suicide and the note he left behind
• Lessons modern traders can learn from his mistakes

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Hotel Cloakroom, November 1940
5:30 - Chapter 1: The Boy Who Could Read The Tape (1877-1900)
10:30 - Chapter 2: The Boy Plunger Becomes a Legend (1929 Crash)
15:30 - Chapter 3: The Final Comeback and The Final Fall (1934-1940)
20:00 - Chapter 4: The Lessons From a Tragic Life

🔍 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Jesse Livermore, Stock Market Trading, 1929 Crash, Great Depression, Black Thursday, Wall Street History, Trading Psychology, Bankruptcy, Suicide, Market Manipulation, Short Selling, Bucket Shops, Stock Market Legend, Trading Addiction

📈 RELATED TOPICS:
1929 Stock Market Crash, Great Depression History, Famous Traders, Wall Street Legends, Trading Strategies, Market Psychology, Financial History, Day Trading, Short Selling Explained, Boom and Bust Cycles

💡 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS:
Jesse Livermore's trading rules are STILL taught in business schools today. His book "How to Trade in Stocks" is considered one of the greatest trading books ever written. But his life proves that financial success without emotional stability, strong relationships, and purpose beyond money leads to tragedy.

📚 JESSE LIVERMORE'S TRADING RULES:
1. Cut your losses short, let your profits run
2. Never average down on a losing position
3. Trade with the trend, not against it
4. Don't fight the tape
5. Markets are never wrong - opinions often are
6. Emotion is the enemy of successful trading

🎯 FOR TRADERS & INVESTORS:
Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, long-term investor, or just interested in financial history, Jesse Livermore's story offers crucial lessons about risk management, trading psychology, the dangers of addiction to trading, and why money alone doesn't create happiness.

⚠️ MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts:
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US): 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• International: findahelpline.com

Your life is more valuable than any amount of money.

📖 SOURCES & REFERENCES:
"Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" by Edwin Lefèvre (based on Livermore's life)
"How to Trade in Stocks" by Jesse Livermore
Historical NYSE records from 1929
Contemporary newspaper accounts
Biography research from multiple historians

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DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not financial or mental health advice. Always do your own research and consult professionals before making investment decisions or if experiencing mental health struggles.
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