Exchanging Thoughts..

My name is Jay Woods. After spending a few years (28 to be exact) behind the scenes - or in many cases, actually in them - I have some new found freedom to expound on some thoughts and stories.

I’ve learned that the FinTwit community is one of the best places to learn, share and network. While I’ve been an active part of this community for a decade I’ve been reluctant to share trading ideas and general market thoughts. I hope through this forum that will change and I also love to hear what you have to say.

The biggest takeaway I hope to get by writing here is purely selfish. I want to chronicle my thoughts in a more concise way than pages of scribbles, iPhone notes or the occasional tweet. I’ve written about the market and individual stocks for years - just not for public consumption.

The other takeaway is listening to you and getting other valuable perspectives. The ideas shared on FinTwit as well as blogposts and podcasts provide a wealth of insight and information. I still ask myself daily, “how is this site free?'“. I value those on here that freely share their ideas - whether I agree or not - and hope to do more of that myself.

Some background..

Here’s just a little bit of how I got here and shout outs to those that helped pave the way. (I screwed this thread up when I originally posted it. Here it is in proper order..)

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

Some personal news... After 28 amazing years, my time as a member on the NYSE trading floor comes to an end today. I leave with the greatest sense of pride that I got to work in one of the most incredible environments one could ever imagine. (1)

9:03 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

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Jay Woods @JayWoods3

Before I walk off this iconic floor, I want to reflect on so many of the people and times that made me the person I am today. It was the people that made this place so special. A place where your word was your bond and character was everything. And boy did we have characters. (2)

9:03 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

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Jay Woods @JayWoods3

First to @AcamporaRalph - aka Uncle Ralph as you’re known to everyone on the floor. You opened my eyes to trading and steered me down that path. I’m thankful every day for being given that opportunity. (3)

9:03 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

SLK... the best part of my career was working with all of you. We were a dysfunctional family at its finest. It was the best education a kid out of college could get. We celebrated life events together, dug in when we had to & always had each other’s backs. ❤️(4)

9:03 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

The 2000’s was a huge pivot as the world changed around us. As markets evolved & the pressure to shine was dialed up, our little family of 300+ started to dwindle. Throw in a Financial Crisis & technological enhancements and many departed, but your impact on me never did. (5)

9:04 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

To all of the listed the companies I had the honor to serve... Whether it was from day one or later on your path as a public company. I took great pride representing you and your employees. I’m glad to have gained your trust and never once took it for granted. (6)

9:04 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

Since I’m posting on Twitter. A shout out to some special people here who have made an impact on me. I’m your biggest fan & take pride in all your success. #FF @allstarcharts @alphatrends @BillGriffeth @KellyCNBC @mkobach @ReformedBroker @RampCapitalLLC @WaltLightShed

9:05 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

To the final group of us that made it through the change to IMC and the 12 leaving shortly, When things got crazy there was no better group to battle with. Yet it was the conversations about family and the bind we shared that meant the world. I’ll miss you the most. (9)

9:05 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

Jay Woods @JayWoods3

Lastly.. Forever Forward, but I’d be remiss to not look back. It was this floor community that shaped my life. The experiences, the stress, the fun, but mostly people made this the greatest experience of a lifetime... Thank You!

9:05 PM ∙ Nov 13, 2020

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