Trading

Mirror, mirror: Who’s the most-photographed NYSE trader of them all?

Until recently, it was Peter Tuchman. But now, a new, younger contender has emerged

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, including Peter Tuchman (centre) Photo: Getty Images

If you’ve read more than one or two articles about the stock market, you’ve probably seen a picture of Peter Tuchman — who for years has been known as the most photographed trader at the New York Stock Exchange. With his wild Einstein-style hair, vivid expressions and theatrical gestures, he has been the go-to guy for photographers and photo editors who need an action shot about the markets.

“I hold strong that I’m the most photographed guy down here,” says the 61-year-old Tuchman, who lives in Manhattan, has worked the floor for 34 years and is employed as a trader by Quattro M Securities Inc.

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