OTCBB General Discussion

[Anthony M]

Historical Annual Statistics

The OTC Bulletin Board began in June 1990

1991 summary information does not include data from October 1991
Real-time trade reporting commenced December 23, 1993. Prior to this date, reported volume only included principal-to-principal activity.

In April 1998, new SEC registration requirements for foreign issuers limited their eligibility for quotation on the OTCBB.

Between July 1999 and June 2000, the OTCBB removed over 3,000 securities whose issuers were not compliant with the Eligibility Rule.


Historical Annual Statistics

Year Average Daily Share Volume Average Daily Dollar Volume Securities Market Makers Positions Average Daily Transactions
1990 26,578,584 $12,506,574 4,388 235 10,165 N/A
1991 15,661,616 $13,202,023 4,124 233 10,350 N/A
1992 10,703,155 $20,968,900 4,089 315 12,141 N/A
1993 11,996,809 $32,595,685 4,178 368 13,181 N/A
1994 28,585,313 $125,674,619 5,251 376 17,436 N/A
1995 41,043,431 $127,679,538 5,450 385 20,850 6,765
1996 61,943,439 $151,812,865 5,742 408 25,000 11,224
1997 71,196,390 $175,895,245 6,462 429 32,226 14,260
1998 123,286,814 $132,559,827 6,613 396 39,966 21,586
1999 323,122,189 $250,407,107 5,499 373 43,036 52,828
2000 458,153,899 $399,322,398 4,034 321 39,987 99,831

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