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Highlights
- ASX firms expand US presence via OTC Markets
- Over 80 Australian companies trade under “List Local, Trade Global”
- U.S. investor demand for global equities sees a surge
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) companies, including top players from the ASX200, are finding fresh ways to attract U.S. investors without relocating or facing the full regulatory pressures of a U.S. listing. One increasingly popular route is via OTC Markets, a platform that offers international firms a chance to trade in U.S. dollars during U.S. market hours while keeping their primary listing at home.
In a recent discussion, OTC Markets Group executive vice president Jason Paltrowitz shed light on how this strategy works. The key idea? “List Local, Trade Global.” This means companies can remain listed on the ASX while simultaneously allowing their shares to be traded by U.S. investors in a simplified, accessible manner.
For example, over 80 ASX-listed companies such as Xero (ASX:XRO), BHP Group (ASX:BHP), and Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) are already using this method to extend their reach across borders. These firms are listed on U.S. platforms like OTCQX—referred to as the “best market”—and OTCQB, which supports growth-stage businesses looking to access overseas capital without the complexity of U.S. SEC filings or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
This approach is particularly attractive to ASX dividend stocks, which are already popular among Australian investors for their income potential. With growing U.S. interest in high-quality dividend-yielding equities, platforms like ASX dividend stocks are gaining broader attention.
The structure of OTC Markets provides a seamless experience, especially for U.S. investors who might face challenges accessing international exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange or Euronext Paris. By enabling trading in local time and currency, OTC Markets enhances both visibility and liquidity for ASX-listed firms.
Moreover, with rising enthusiasm around global equities, including those in Asia and Europe, OTC Markets is preparing to roll out features such as overnight trading and the OTCID platform to further improve accessibility and transparency.
Investors tracking benchmarks like the All Ordinaries may also see these cross-border listings as opportunities for diversification and enhanced global exposure.
As global capital markets continue to interconnect, ASX companies leveraging this dual-path strategy stand to benefit from broader investor participation, increased trading volumes, and a stronger international profile.
