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Tip 1 - Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) Definition | Investopedia

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lindsey Kotelnicki | permalink

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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Tip 2 - How do I buy an over-the-counter stock?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Patrick Desruelle | permalink

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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Tip 3 - Definition of "Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board" - NASDAQ Financial Glossary

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Privatieer II | permalink

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.

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Tip 4 - How to Trade Bulletin Board Stocks | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kimberly De Weese - Guyer | permalink

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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