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Maximizing Visibility with U.S. Investors

Companies use OTCQX to expand their access to investors, engage them with quality disclosure of their financials, and provide trading transparency to stimulate liquidity.

Investors are attracted to companies that have met clear quantitative standards, and provide quality disclosure to the marketplace. OTCQX is the premium tier of the U.S. Over-the-Counter (OTC) marketplace which gives non-U.S. companies access to U.S. investors, without the duplicative regulatory costs required of listing on a traditional U.S. exchange.

OTCQX companies use the quality-controlled OTCQX platform to offer investors transparent trading, superior information, and easy access through their U.S. regulated broker-dealers. The innovative OTCQX platform offers companies and their shareholders a level of marketplace services formerly available only on a U.S. exchange. OTCQX provides the highest level of visibility and access to U.S. investors possible in the OTC Market.

Investors prefer the quality-controlled admission process on OTCQX which identifies the segment of OTC-traded companies focused on valuation and transparency.

Who Should Join OTCQX?

Reserved for international companies listed on a qualified stock exchange in their home country, OTCQX International provides easy access to U.S. investors and the ability for a company to diversify their shareholder base. OTCQX companies are required to have a Level 1 Sponsored ADR program in the U.S. or a foreign ordinary that is DTC eligible (such as Canadian companies). This requirement helps ensure that only the most investor-friendly companies, which have already been approved by a qualified foreign stock exchange's listing process, are eligible.

All OTCQX International companies appoint a qualified, third-party Principal American Liaison (PAL) sponsor to help them with the admission process, post disclosure in English, and be available as a trusted resource regarding all aspects of investor information needs and U.S. market protocols.

Why Investors Prefer OTCQX

OTCQX separates out the credible companies from the large number of economically distressed and questionable companies that trade OTC. Companies that join OTCQX demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards.

OTCQX is fully electronic and gives investors access through all major online and full-service brokerage firms in the U.S., including Schwab, E*TRADE, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity. Trades are settled and cleared in the U.S. similar to any NASDAQ or NYSE stock, and trade reports are disseminated through Yahoo, Bloomberg, Reuters, and most other financial data providers.

In addition, investors can view a full Real-Time Level 2 Quote Montage for all OTCQX companies for free on otcqx.com, allowing them the opportunity to see the full market-depth of their stock.

Services to Issuers

OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information. Streamlined disclosure requirements allow OTCQX International companies to make their home country financial reporting publicly available on OTC Markets Group's websites for easy access by U.S. investors. OTCQX International is the only highly visible electronic trading venue in the U.S. that does not require SEC registration.

OTCQX includes:

  • OTC Disclosure and News Service allows Investor Relations officers to communicate with their U.S. investor base and access OTC Markets Group’s OTC Market Intelligence product; OTCIQ provides both real-time and historical quote and trade data and a weekly Market Report summary of trading activity, which can be conveniently distributed to directors, management team, and shareholders
  • Access to the OTCQX Market Center at OTC Markets Group’s headquarters in New York City to conduct investor meetings and conferences
  • Blue Sky Monitoring Service allows brokers to discuss and recommend your company's stock to clients
  • Established, superior electronic quotation and trading platform with connectivity to all major U.S. broker-dealers, easily accessible for both institutional and retail investors
  • Market Services Specialist that is available to answer your calls and assist you with any questions you may have on your security's trading performance and market maker information
  • Detailed quote and trade information can also be displayed on a company’s websites, making this information more visible for your U.S. investors
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