over the counter security

ریشه

The word 'over' means 'without' or 'beyond', 'the counter' refers to the area where goods are sold in a store, and 'security' refers to a financial instrument representing ownership or debt. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

• Over the counter securities include stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.
• Many small companies choose to issue over the counter securities instead of going public on a major stock exchange.
• Investors can trade over the counter securities through broker-dealers or electronic trading platforms.