OTC Markets Group Announces the 2026 OTCQX Best 50

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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, recognizing top-performing companies on the OTCQX Best Market for 2025 based on liquidity, investor engagement and performance.

Key metrics: the Best 50 delivered a median total return of 81% in 2025, collectively generated over $60 billion in U.S. trading dollar volume, and include companies with market capitalizations ranging from $146 million to $289 billion. Notable global names appear alongside North American issuers across energy transition, critical minerals, financial services, healthcare and industrial infrastructure.

Eligibility required trading $50M+ annually, a closing share price of $0.25+, and membership in the OTCQX Composite Index.

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• Median total return +81% in 2025
• Collective U.S. trading volume over $60B in 2025
• Market capitalizations span $146M–$289B, showing issuer depth

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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), today announced the 2026 OTCQX® Best 50, recognizing the top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market in 2025, based on liquidity, investor engagement and performance.

“We congratulate the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 companies for achieving impressive results in a demanding market,” said Jason Paltrowitz, EVP of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. “This year’s list showcases the breadth of industries, geographies, and company sizes on OTCQX, underscoring how companies listed on leading global exchanges use OTCQX to access U.S. investors and support billions in cross-border trading.”

Key Highlights

• Global Leaders: The 2026 Best 50 includes some of the world’s most recognized companies, such as Deutsche Telekom (Germany), Roche (Switzerland), AXA and BNP Paribas (France), Fortescue Metals Group (Australia), and Nordea Bank (Finland), alongside North American leaders like Ucore Rare Metals, Discovery Silver, and Lundin Gold. Together, they illustrate OTCQX’s role as a preferred platform for companies seeking efficient access to U.S. investors.
• Depth of Trading Activity: Market capitalizations across the list range from $146 million to $289 billion, demonstrating OTCQX’s ability to support issuers at every stage of growth. In 2025, the Best 50 collectively generated over $60 billion in U.S. trading dollar volume, indicating consistent liquidity and sustained investor participation.
• Exceptional Returns: Despite market volatility, the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 delivered a median total return of 81%, reflecting strong execution and broad investor engagement across regions and sectors.
• Strategic Sectors: Companies span energy transition, critical minerals supply, financial services, healthcare innovation, and industrial infrastructure, highlighting how OTCQX connects investors to sectors that shape the global economy.
• Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, companies must be traded on the OTCQX Best Market, trade $50M+ annually, maintain a $0.25+ closing price, and belong to the OTCQX Composite Index.
  
  

View the full 2026 OTCQX Best 50 ranking here

The OTCQX Best 50 is for informational purposes only. Neither OTC Markets Group Inc. nor its affiliates make any recommendation to buy or sell any security or any representation about the financial condition of any company. Investors should undertake their own due diligence and carefully evaluate companies before investing.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 US and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the US financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

For more information please contact:

OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

FAQ

What did OTC Markets Group announce about the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM) on January 15, 2026?

OTC Markets Group announced the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, recognizing the top OTCQX companies for 2025 based on liquidity, investor engagement and performance.

What were the 2025 performance highlights for the OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM)?

The Best 50 delivered a median total return of 81% and generated over $60 billion in U.S. trading dollar volume in 2025.

What market cap range did the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM) cover?

Companies on the 2026 Best 50 had market capitalizations ranging from $146 million to $289 billion.

What are the eligibility criteria to qualify for the OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM)?

To qualify companies must trade on OTCQX, have $50M+ in annual trading, close above $0.25, and be in the OTCQX Composite Index.

Which sectors are represented in the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM)?

The list spans energy transition, critical minerals supply, financial services, healthcare innovation, and industrial infrastructure.

Does the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 (OTCM) list serve as investment advice?

No. The list is informational only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security; investors should perform their own due diligence.