How Do You Buy Otc Stocks -

Unlike the big stocks that sell in milliseconds, Leo’s order didn't fill immediately. He waited. A few hours later, a notification popped up: Order Filled.

Leo started by looking for these stocks on his usual exchange apps, but he couldn't find them. He soon learned why: OTC stocks aren't traded on a centralized exchange like the New York Stock Exchange. Instead, they are traded through a decentralized network of .

Leo found a small green-energy company he liked. He went to place his order, but his broker gave him a warning:

He was now an OTC shareholder. He knew these stocks were risky—some might go to the moon, and others might disappear—but he had followed the right steps: finding the right broker, checking the tiers, and using a limit order.

Before Leo clicked "buy," he noticed something strange. The stocks weren't all the same; they were grouped into tiers.