American Depositary Receipts

Level Beginner

If you are interested in investing in non-US companies, this course explains how to gain exposure through American Depositary Receipts. We explain what an American Depositary Receipt is; why an investor would use them; where and when ADRs are traded and how investing in ADRs differs from investing directly in the stock of a foreign company. This course also covers the history of ADRs and potential benefits and risks.

Lesson #1

What is an American Depositary Receipt?

We explore how investing in ADRs differs from investing directly in the stock of a foreign company and why an investor might use them.

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Lesson #2

Benefits & Risks of ADRs

Let’s explore some of the benefits and risks investors may encounter when deciding to trade these ADR products.

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