over-the-counter market

ریشه

The word 'over' means 'without' or 'beyond', 'the counter' refers to the area where goods are sold in a store, and 'market' refers to a place where goods are bought and sold. The term originated in the early 20th century.

مثال

• The over-the-counter market allows for the trading of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.
• Many small companies choose to list their shares on the over-the-counter market instead of a major stock exchange.
• Investors can buy and sell currencies in the over-the-counter market through electronic trading platforms.