1. A decentralized financial market where securities, currencies, and derivatives are traded directly between two parties without a central exchange
Many pharmaceutical companies trade on the OTC market rather than major stock exchanges.
Muitas empresas farmacêuticas são negociadas no mercado de balcão em vez de bolsas de valores principais.
2. Short for 'Over-the-Counter' market; a market for trading financial instruments outside of formal stock exchanges
The OTC market offers more flexibility but also carries higher risks for investors.
O mercado de balcão oferece mais flexibilidade, mas também envolve riscos maiores para os investidores.