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OTC Stocks: Risks, Liquidity, and Safer Alternatives

Educational content only — not financial advice. Canada-first. Independent of any brokerage.

Why OTC is risky

Thin liquidity, wide spreads, and limited financial disclosure create a high probability of permanent loss.

If you still experiment

Cap it at a small ‘play money’ bucket, use limit orders only, and avoid averaging down. Expect total loss as a possibility.

Safer alternatives

If you’re chasing growth, consider small‑cap index ETFs or factor funds with position limits and monthly rebalancing.