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When the NYSE first started, some securities were traded with people called specialists, and some were not. For those stocks that were not on the NYSE, the brokers went to a specific coffee shop in New York (which is still there) and asked around for buyers or sellers of stock not traded by the specialists

Welcome to “1DB Family Kitchen”, the place where we will share insights and stories that usually do not see the light of day. But since you are in 1DB Family Kitchen, you will get to see what goes on behind the double doors. 1DB started out as boutique brokerage firm with a community feel to