Jesse L. Livermore was a noted stock trader at the turn of the 20th century. Despite his lack of formal education, he began his career at age 14. Regarded as a Wall Street legend, Livermore has influenced generations of stock and commodity traders.

Livermore is the author of How to Trade Stocks and My Life in Wall Street and How I Made Three Fortunes in the Stock Market.

Jesse L. Livermore died by suicide on Nov. 28, 1940.