OTC brokers for European investors: what to check before opening an account

Fees, Pink access, FX conversion, deposit protection and limit orders: criteria for choosing an OTC intermediary.

European investors need a regulated broker with a clear OTC policy. Check tier coverage, EUR/USD spreads, deposit protection scheme and limit order support. Common mistakes: opening an account without verifying target tickers, using market orders on illiquid names, ignoring FX and US withholding tax on dividends.