Stakeholder Gold Corp. Begins Trading on OTCQX Best Market
OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SRC) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, effective August 17, 2026, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market and now trading under the symbol SHKRF.
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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SRC) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, effective August 17, 2026, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market and now trading under the symbol SHKRF.
According to OTC Markets Group, OTCQX is designed for established, investor-focused companies that meet higher financial, governance and compliance standards, giving U.S. investors access to Stakeholder’s current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com.
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- Stakeholder Gold upgrades from OTCQB to OTCQX Best Market
- New U.S. symbol SHKRF with real-time Level 2 quotes available
- OTCQX qualification requires higher financial, governance and compliance standards
- Non-U.S. North American trading on OTC Markets reached $23.4 billion in Q2 2026, up 88.25% year over year
- Total OTC Markets dollar volume was $453.34 billion in the first half of 2026
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News Market Reaction – OTCM
On Aug 17, the day this news came out, OTCM closed 1.27% above the previous close.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Stakeholder Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SRC; OTCQX: SHKRF), a mineral exploration and development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Stakeholder Gold Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.
Stakeholder Gold Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “SHKRF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
Stakeholder Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company creating outstanding value for shareholders by combining high-value exploration potential with cash flow designed to minimize dilution.
The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.
“Trading on the OTCQX Market is an important step in enhancing Stakeholder’s exposure within U.S. capital markets,” stated Christopher Berlet, CEO and Director of Stakeholder Gold Corp. “We are rapidly advancing exploration for gold, copper and critical minerals at the company’s Ballarat Gold-Copper Project in the Yukon Territory, Canada and believe that making shares more accessible to U.S. investors will broaden our shareholder base and improve trading liquidity.”
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About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. 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 U.S. financial markets.
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