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What are ADRs & how do they work?

ADRs are documents provided by U.S. banks that allow U.S. investors to own foreign stock. They trade on American stock markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or Nasdaq, and are valued in U.S. dollars.

What is an American depositary bank (ADR)?

U.S. depositary banks issue these stocks. Each ADR represents one or more shares of foreign stock or a fraction of a share. If you own an ADR, you have the right to obtain the foreign stock it represents, but U.S. investors usually find it more convenient to own the ADR.

What are American Depositary Shares (ADRs)?

American depositary shares (ADSs) are the actual underlying shares that the ADR represents. In other words, the ADS is the actual share available for trading, while the ADR represents the entire bundle of ADSs issued. American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs, allow Americans to invest in foreign companies.

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