TIVP069 (Video): OTC Markets (OTCM): A Picks and Shovels Play in Modern Capital Markets w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley

About this episode

Kyle Grieve and Shawn O'Malley analyze OTC Markets Group and its role in modern capital markets.

Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley analyze OTC Markets Group, a hidden infrastructure company that collects tolls on over 12,000 securities while operating with fewer than 130 employees. They explore why OTCM is the only viable option for small companies and international firms seeking access to the US market, and how this quasi-monopoly has generated exceptional returns without debt or excessive dilution. By the end, you'll understand the durable competitive moats protecting this business and whether the current stock price offers an attractive entry point for value investors. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:42) Why OTC Markets operates as a hidden monopoly, most investors have never heard of (00:02:25) The three business segments generating recurring revenue from market infrastructure (00:08:26) How OTCM's pricing power compares to other monopolistic businesses (00:14:10) Why 130 employees can manage the infrastructure for over 12,000 securities (00:18:58) What keeps customers so loyal (00:24:28) How regulatory relationships create barriers to entry (00:47:49) The surprising reason declining subscriber counts might not be concerning (00:52:23) The exceptional…

People in this episode

Guests: Kyle Grieve, Shawn O'Malley

Topics covered

• OTC Markets
• investing
• capital markets
• competitive moats
• value investing

Keywords

• OTC Markets
• infrastructure
• securities
• competitive advantage
• value investors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OTC Markets Group, US

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