unlisted security

Unlisted Security

A security that is not traded on an exchange, usually because of an inability to meet listing requirements.

Notes:

An unlisted security is also known as an "over-the-counter" (OTC) security. In the UK the term "unquoted" is used.

See also: NASD, Nasdaq, OTC Market, Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), Penny Stock, Pink sheets, Unlisted Trading Privileges

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Unlisted security

A security traded in the over-the-counter market that is not listed on an orgainzed exchange.

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unlisted security

A security that trades only in the over-the-counter market. Compare listed security.