{"id":18355,"date":"2025-10-07T15:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orientfutures.com.sg\/?p=18355"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:20:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:20:46","slug":"over-the-counter-otc-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/of.sbwd.website\/zh\/glossary\/over-the-counter-otc-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Over-the-Counter (OTC) Markets: Definition, Uses and How They Work"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\t\t
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The Over-the-Counter (OTC) market refers to a decentralised financial market where trading takes place directly between two parties, without a central exchange. OTC markets are commonly used for derivatives, foreign exchange (FX), commodities, and fixed income instruments.<\/p>

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\u25cf Decentralised Structure<\/strong>: Unlike exchange-traded products, OTC transactions are not listed on a formal exchange. They are facilitated through dealer networks, broker platforms, or electronic trading systems.<\/p>

\u25cf Customisation<\/strong>: OTC contracts can be tailoured in terms of contract size, expiry dates, and settlement terms, providing flexibility for institutional and professional investors.<\/p>

\u25cf Counterparty Risk<\/strong>: Because there is no central clearinghouse, each participant bears the credit risk that the counterparty may default.<\/p>

\u25cf Less Transparency<\/strong>: Pricing and volume data are less publicly visible compared to exchange-traded instruments, making market information more fragmented.<\/p>

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In an OTC market, trade is conducted through brokerage firms, dealer networks or electronic trading systems. Each transaction is bilateral, meaning both parties agree on price, size, settlement, and other terms.<\/p>

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\u25cf Forward contracts on currencies or commodities<\/p>

\u25cf Interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps<\/p>

\u25cf Non-deliverable forwards (NDFs)<\/a><\/p>

\u25cf Options structured for specific hedging requirements<\/p>

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The OTC market is essential to global finance and risk management. It allows institutions to:

\u25cf Hedge exposures that cannot be addressed through listed instruments<\/p>

\u25cf Access liquidity in less standardized or emerging market products<\/p>

\u25cf Tailour derivatives to unique corporate or investment requirements

OTC markets complete the trading landscape, offering the flexibility and depth needed to refine and execute complex investment strategies.<\/p>

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