OTCQX Best 50 2026

OTC Markets congratulates the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 – our annual ranking of the top-performing OTCQX companies from the prior calendar year. 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.

2026 OTCQX Best 50 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.

We recognize the efforts of our 2026 Best 50 companies – and the shared commitment to providing their investors with a premium trading experience.

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Jason Paltrowitz

Jason Paltrowitz is Executive Vice President, Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group, where he is responsible for managing the firm’s international and domestic Corporate Services business. Drawing upon his expertise in cross-border trading and as a recognized proponent of Reg A+ and small company capital raising, Jason is an advocate for small cap issuers, start-ups, and entrepreneurial innovators working to alleviate the cost, time and complexity associated with being a public company. Prior to joining OTC Markets in October 2013, Jason was Managing Director and Segment Head at JP Morgan Chase responsible for the custody, clearing and collateral management business in the Corporate and Investment Bank division. Jason also held multiple senior management positions at BNY Mellon, most notably, as Head of M&A for the Financial Markets and Treasury Services Sector and 11 years as the Head of the Global Capital Markets Group in the Depositary Receipt Division. Jason currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and also served as a member of the Board of Directors at OTC Markets Group from 2008 – 2011. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Boston University and received his MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.