Otc (Adjective)
Meaning
(of securities) not traded on a stock exchange; "over-the-counter stocks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Investors should be cautious when buying OTC stocks due to the potential for fraud and market manipulation.
- The company's stock was listed on the OTC market after being delisted from the major exchange.
- Trading OTC securities can be riskier than trading stocks listed on major exchanges.
- The lack of transparency and regulations in OTC markets can make them more susceptible to corruption.
- Investing in OTC stocks requires a certain level of expertise and research due to the absence of standardized reporting requirements.