March 14, 2024

Behind the Scenes at the NYSE: A Floor Trader’s World

Finally saw the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing bell in person.

Met a floor trader (seat holder) who has been working on the floor since 1985. It’s surprisingly quiet! If it wasn’t for CNBC and visitors, you could whisper to talk.

Last pic is of a defaulted Russian imperial bond. I’m not sure why it’s prominently displayed there.

Photos From NYSE

Me at the NYSE
Finally got to see the closing bell at New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
catching up with other attendees at NYSE closin
Making new friends at the NYSE
Defaulted Russian imperial bond
Defaulted Russian imperial bond
NYSE closing bell


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