Over-The-Counter Market

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvər ðə ˈkaʊntər ˈmɑrkɪt/

Definitions of over-the-counter market

noun a place where securities are traded directly between two parties, without the supervision of an exchange

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that you can buy medicine at the over-the-counter market.

A2 In some countries, the over-the-counter market is the main place to buy stocks.

B1 Investors often prefer the over-the-counter market for its flexibility and accessibility.

B2 Trading on the over-the-counter market can be more risky than on traditional exchanges.

C1 Experienced traders know how to navigate the complexities of the over-the-counter market.

C2 Regulatory authorities closely monitor activities on the over-the-counter market to prevent fraud and manipulation.

Examples of over-the-counter market in a Sentence

formal Investors can buy and sell securities in the over-the-counter market without the need for a centralized exchange.

informal You can trade stocks directly with other investors in the over-the-counter market.

slang I heard some people make quick cash in the OTC market by trading penny stocks.

figurative In the world of finance, the over-the-counter market is like the Wild West where anything can happen.

Grammatical Forms of over-the-counter market

• plural: over-the-counter markets
• comparative: more over-the-counter
• superlative: most over-the-counter
• present tense: is over-the-counter market
• future tense: will be over-the-counter market
• perfect tense: has been over-the-counter market
• continuous tense: is being over-the-counter market
• singular: over-the-counter market
• positive degree: over-the-counter market
• infinitive: to be over-the-counter market
• gerund: being over-the-counter market
• participle: over-the-counter market

Origin and Evolution of over-the-counter market

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'over-the-counter market' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to stocks that were traded directly between parties without the need for a centralized exchange, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of financial instruments and assets that are traded informally outside of traditional exchanges.