OTC Markets Group (OTCMKTS:OTCM) operates financial marketplaces for over-the-counter (OTC) securities in the United States and around the world. As a leading provider of real-time quotation, trading, and data services, the company connects broker-dealers, institutional investors, and retail traders with a broad range of equity securities, including those of emerging and international companies. OTC Markets Group’s platforms offer tiered market environments—OTCQX, OTCQB, and Pink—each designed to reflect varying levels of disclosure and investor transparency.
The company’s flagship platform, OTCQX, caters to established, growth-oriented U.S. and international companies seeking higher reporting standards and increased visibility. OTCQB serves entrepreneurial and developmental-stage companies that meet ongoing disclosure and compliance requirements. The Pink market provides trading opportunities for issuers at different stages of development, offering unrestricted liquidity while maintaining minimal reporting prerequisites. In addition to its trading venues, OTC Markets Group delivers market data, compliance and listing services, news distribution, and corporate governance tools to support issuers, investors, and service providers.
With roots dating back to the National Quotation Bureau founded in 1913, OTC Markets Group has evolved from printed quotation sheets to a fully electronic trading infrastructure. The company rebranded in 2008 to reflect its expanded suite of electronic marketplaces and information services. Headquartered in New York City, OTC Markets Group maintains operations and regulatory oversight in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements and fostering global connectivity.
Led by CEO John T. McCarthy and a leadership team with extensive experience in capital markets, OTC Markets Group continues to innovate in market transparency and regulatory solutions. The company’s mission is to enhance price discovery and capital formation for a diverse community of issuers and investors, while providing reliable market data and compliance frameworks that support efficient OTC trading worldwide.
