Lynn Martin

I'm Lynn Martin, President of the New York Stock Exchange. The United States capital markets are the most powerful in the world, which is the product of something uniquely American, freedom. Freedom for investors of every size, every background, and every specialty to decide where to put their money and which next great idea they want to help build.

That openness is why companies from around the globe choose to list right here on the New York Stock Exchange. They come for the deepest pools of liquidity anywhere and for a combined market capitalization of over $70 trillion. Technology has made our markets more accessible than ever. Individual investors today have the same tools and the same seat at the table as the biggest institutions in the world. That's the democratization of capital and it is happening right here.

Our markets create a virtuous circle. Capital from investors fuels companies, companies grow and create jobs, and that economic output brings new investors and new capital back into the market. It drives innovation, it drives opportunity, and it drives growth around the globe.

The United States remains the undisputed home of capital reason, and here at the NYSE, we are proud to stand for the freedom that makes it all possible as a proud participant in Freedom 250. The strength of American markets has never been clearer. We are looking forward to the next 250 years.