Unlisted Security

What Does Unlisted Security Mean?
A security that is not traded on an exchange, usually because of an inability to meet listing requirements.

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

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National Association of Securities Dealers - NASD
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