OTC Stocks: What They Are, Risks and Benefits, Regulatory Oversight, and Strategies for Investing
Looking to trade or invest in OTC stocks but unsure of what they are? Here’s a beginner’s guide to OTC (Over-the-Counter) stocks. What are OTC Stocks? OTC stocks are equity securities that are not traded on any of the major stock exchanges such as the NASDAQ or New York Stock Exchange. OTC stocks are traded on markets like the OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB) or Pink Sheets, where companies are unable to meet the listing requirements…