What is the meaning of over the counter?

Subtopics: OTC 

over the counter is the buying and selling of securities that are not listed on an organized exchange. Trading is handled by dealers through negotiation rather than through the use of a stock exchange's auction system.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). Over the counter. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/over_the_counter/definitions/1159979
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HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, Over the counter, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/over_the_counter/definitions/1159979>.
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