A member who acts as a dealer in a limited number of securities on the floor of the NYSE is called a:

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A member who acts as a dealer in a limited number of securities on the floor of the NYSE is called a designated market maker (DMM). They are responsible for maintaining an orderly market for those securities and must quote bids and offers for them. Floor traders (A) trade on behalf of brokerage firms or for themselves, while floor brokers (D) execute trades for their clients. A floor post (B) is a specific location on the floor of an exchange where a trader or specialist may transact business. A commission broker (E) executes trades on behalf of clients but is not a member of the exchange.

A Member Who Acts as a Dealer in a Limited