The owner of a trading license who trades on the floor of the NYSE for his or her personal account is called a(n):

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A floor trader is an individual who trades on the floor of an exchange, such as the NYSE, for his or her personal account. They are not specialists, who manage and maintain orderly markets for specific stocks, or independent brokers, who execute orders on behalf of clients. Stand-alone agents and dealers are not terms commonly used in the context of stock trading on an exchange.

The Owner of a Trading License Who Trades on the Floor