A trading floor is the area of a company or exchange where assets are bought and sold. It is most commonly associated with stock exchanges and futures exchanges. A trading pit is another name for it.

Traditionally, a trading floor is a frantic, open space where traders communicate primarily through 'open outcry,' primarily through shouting and hand signals. However, with the rise of electronic trading, this form of communication has become increasingly rare and has quieted many trading floors.

A trading floor is a physical location within a financial institution, such as a stock exchange or investment bank, where traders buy and sell securities like stocks, bonds, commodities, and derivatives. Traditionally bustling with activity, trading floors were filled with brokers shouting orders and using hand signals to communicate. However, with advancements in technology, many trading floors have transitioned to electronic trading platforms, reducing the need for physical presence. Despite this shift, some major exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), still maintain active trading floors for symbolic and operational purposes. The trading floor remains a vital hub for executing large transactions, analysing market trends, and facilitating liquidity in financial markets, ensuring efficient price discovery and trade execution.