A Guide to Buying OTC Stocks in Canada

Investing in the stock market can be a very overwhelming process to start. There are so many different factors to consider. There are also multiple different types of stocks to purchase, and different ways to purchase them. The most common way to start stock trading is through a broker with stocks that are listed on a formal exchange such as the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) or the TSX Venture Exchange. That being said, you can also purchase OTC stocks. What exactly are OTC stocks? Well, OTC stands for Over The Counter. These stocks don’t meet the regulations to be listed on a formal exchange and therefore are not listed.