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Counter tradeThe exchange of goods for other goods rather than for cash; barter.Counter trade Similar MatchesCounter chequeCounter chequeA cheque withdrawal made over the counter, issued by the cashier. CountertradeCountertradeTrade in which part or all of payment is made in goods or services. See barter. Counterparty riskCounterparty riskThe risk that the other party to an agreement will default. In an options contract, the risk to the option buyer that the option writer will not buy or sell the underlying as agreed. The counter (OTC)The counter (OTC)A decentralized market (as opposed to an exchange market) where geographically dispersed dealers are linked by telephones and computer screens. The market is for securities not listed on a stock or bond exchange. The NASDAQ market is an OTC market for US stocks. Antithesis of listed. Over the counterOver the counterA stock or share that is not traded on a listed exchange, but which is traded between dealers by telephone and computer. OTC stocks tend to be those of companies that do not meet the listing requirements of an exchange, although some companies that do meet the listing requirements choose to remain as OTC stocks. In the US, the rules for trading OTC stocks are enforced by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Further SuggestionsOver the Counter OptionCounterpart items Receive floating counterparty Countercyclical stocks Countervailing duty Counterparty Hit counter Counterparties Counterpurchase Receive fixed counterparty |
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