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Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) Definition | Investopedia More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Lindsey Kotelnicki | permalink
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A regulated electronic trading service offered by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) that shows real-time quotes, last-sale prices and volume information for over-the-counter (OTC) equity securities. Companies listed on this exchange are required to file current financial statements with the SEC or a banking or insurance regulator.
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How do I buy an over-the-counter stock? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Patrick Desruelle | permalink
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The process of purchasing over-the-counter (OTC) stocks is different than purchasing stock from companies on the NYSE and the NASDAQ. The major difference is that OTC securities are unlisted, so there is no central exchange for the market. All orders of OTC securities must be made through market makers who, instead of just matching orders, actually carry an inventory of securities to facilitate trading.The first step an investor must make before they can trade in OTC securities is to open an account with a brokerage firm.
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For further reading: http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/buyotc.asp ^[2]

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Definition of "Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board" - NASDAQ Financial Glossary More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Privatieer II | permalink
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Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board: read the definition of Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board and 8,000+ other financial and investing terms in the NASDAQ.com Financial Glossary.

For further reading: http://www.nasdaq.com/investing/glossary/o/over-the-counter-bulletin-board ^[3]

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How to Trade Bulletin Board Stocks | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Kimberly De Weese - Guyer | permalink
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Bulletin Board stocks are traded on the Over The Counter (OTC:BB) market. The market is managed by the NASD, and it is separate and distinct from the NASDAQ. Bulletin Board stocks are characterized by their stock symbol, either four or five letters, followed by the designator, ".OB". Bulletin Board stocks do not meet the various listing...

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1. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/otcbb.asp

2. http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/buyotc.asp

3. http://www.nasdaq.com/investing/glossary/o/over-the-counter-bulletin-board

4. http://www.ehow.com/how_4612401_trade-bulletin-board-stocks.html