(NEW YORK)–The Federal Reserve’s signaling of an interest rate cut cycle, amid easing inflation and a slowing economy, could trigger a long awaited rally in select OTC stocks.
The past couple of years have been challenging for OTC markets, primarily due to the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes, which led to a sharp decline in overall market liquidity. These higher-interest rates made borrowing more expensive and tightened the flow of capital, causing investors to shy away from riskier, smaller-cap stocks in favor of safer, or large-cap FAANG stocks.
Now, with the Fed shifting its stance towards lower interest rates, we could see a reversal in this trend, rekindling interest in small-cap OTC stocks in the coming weeks. Lower interest rates typically mean more accessible and cheaper credit, which can significantly increase market liquidity. With enhanced liquidity, trading volumes in OTC markets are likely to increase, setting the stage for potential rally off two-to-three-year lows.
Not All OTC Stocks are Equal
With that said, not every OTC stock is investable at this stage of the cycle. We will be releasing a profile of the type of issuer you should be looking for, but in short if a company has no cash on balance sheet, or has not put out any news in past couple of months, STAY AWAY!
Companies Should Prepare Now
For companies operating within the OTC space, this shift presents an opportunity to capitalizing on this forthcoming liquidity surge, if they prepare. In Ludlow Research opinion, now is the time for OTC-listed companies to sharpen their business strategies, refine their narratives, and engage proactively with potential investors. Building visibility and generating buzz going into a lower rate environment will position these companies to attract liquidity once capital starts flowing back into the market.
In conclusion, the Fed’s upcoming rate cut cycle marks a potentially transformative period for OTC stocks in the past 2 trading years. It has been a rough period for smaller issuers, to say the least, but companies that prepare now by ramping up investor outreach and communication strategies can take full advantage of the expected liquidity increase as market conditions become more favorable.
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