Six of the oldest tricks in Wall Street’s book… |

The oldest trick in the book is tapping someone on their left shoulder when you’re standing on their right. It’s all about misdirection. And in the world of Wall Street, there’s no shortage of trickery.

The con comes from all angles — especially in trading. It’s like stumbling into a pickpockets’ convention: Swarming children babbling excitedly and holding up bits of cardboard to distract you … purse snatchers snatching … seducers seducing … and games of three-card Monte. That’s what we call Tuesday.

Here are six of the oldest tricks in Wall Street’s book: