OTC - Over-the-counter definition

OTC stands for Over-the-counter, meaning security is traded Over-the-counter, or not traded on an exchange. Stocks trade Over-the-counter because they do not meet exchange requirements. OTC stocks are riskier than exchange-traded stocks.

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