OTC traded stocks are generally unlisted stocks which trade on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. A person may purchase OTC traded stocks online from websites such as Etrade and Scottrade.
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OTC stocks refers to Over The Counter stocks which are traded via a dealer network rather than a formal exchange such as NYSE, TSX, etc. More information can be found on Investopedia or Wikipedia.
OTC Markets (over-the-counter) are basically penny stocks and they operate on the OTC exchange. If you're looking for micro cap stocks that's the exchange they're at. Primary markets basically house small to large cap stocks that have long passed the micro cap stage.
Bank websites have information on OTC stocks. For even better information, schedule an appointment with your bank to talk about it. Or hire an accountant. You can't do too much research with this sort of thing.
Yes you can trade Pink Sheet stocks as well as OTC (over the counter) and Bulletin Board stocks.
Yes they can in the form of T-trades.
There are lots of websites detailing information on how to buy and sell OTC online. To get some more info on OTC check out http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/buyOTC.asp
2 ways. An Exchange (e.g. NYSE) which is a centralised market or Over-The-Counter (OTC) which is a decentralised market. Bonds usually trade OTC.
There are currently 8,696 stocks listed in the US 3,796 listed on the NYSE 2,788 listed on the Nasdaq 749 listed on the AMEX 1,363 on the OTC Bulletin Board
Some of the most risky stocks on the market are stocks known as otc penny stocks. The otc in this term stands for over the counter. These are a type of stock that is not traded on any index. They are simply traded between all investors involved in these particular types of stocks. Given all of this, you are going to want to carefully consider if this type of stock is right for you at all. It is okay to admit that it might not be. There are plenty of people who would feel uncomfortable trading in the over the counter market, and no one would blame you for feeling this way.