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A Day In The Life Of A New York Stock Exchange Floor Broker

Julia La RocheMar 21, 2013, 18:08 IST

John Moore / Getty ImagesThe storied New York Stock Exchange in lower Manhattan is a symbol of American capitalism.

And the floor brokers, specialists and designated market-makers (DMMs) on the trading floor are the face of Wall Street, constantly appearing in photographs, newspapers and on financial television.

Still, despite their visibility, it's not easy to tell what they're actually doing down there.

Being curious for some detail, we decided to ask a floor broker, who spoke only on the condition of anonymity, to explain his job and daily routine.