over the counter stock

ریشه

The word 'over' means 'without' or 'beyond', 'the counter' refers to the area where goods are sold in a store, and 'stock' refers to a share in the ownership of a company. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

• Over the counter stocks are often associated with smaller companies that are not listed on major exchanges.
• Investors can buy and sell over the counter stocks through broker-dealers or electronic trading platforms.
• The over the counter stock market provides opportunities for direct investment and negotiation.