Lauren Simmons
Lauren Simmons (born August 11, 1994)[1] is an American former stock trader for Rosenblatt Securities. On March 6, 2017, at age 22,[2] she became the youngest and only current full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange.[3] She also became the second African American woman in the Exchange's 228 year history to have such a position.[4] She was named Ebony's Power 100 2018 honoree, and was also awarded 2018 Women of Impact by Politico.[5]
Lauren Simmons | |
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| Born | Lauren Simmons August 11, 1994 Marietta, GA |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Kennesaw State University |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Youngest and only (current, but not first) full-time female trader at New York Stock Exchange |
| Relatives | Kim Simmons |
Actress Kiersey Clemons will produce and star in a biographical film based on the Simmons' life.[6]
References
- Connley, Courtney (2018-11-15). "24-year-old NYSE equity trader Lauren Simmons' career inspired a film". www.cnbc.com. Retrieved 2019-01-20.
- Fluker, Dominique. "How This 24-Year-Old Former NYSE Equity Trader Made History". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- "Georgia native, KSU alum only full-time woman trader at New York Stock Exchange". ajc.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- Cline-Thomas, Aundrea (August 30, 2018). "Lauren Simmons: Paving the way from Georgia to Wall Street". NBC News. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Congratulations to our Women of Impact ..." Politico Live. 11 Dec 2018.
- "A film is being made about the youngest female trader ever at the stock exchange". ABC News. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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