ADR
Definition
American Depositary Receipt. A negotiable certificate issued by a U.S. bank representing a specific number of shares of a foreign stock traded on a U.S. stock exchange. ADRs make it easier for Americans to invest in foreign companies, due to the widespread availability of dollar-denominated price information, lower transaction costs, and timely dividend distributions.
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Accord European Relatif au Transport International du Merchandis Dangereuses par Route (ADR), American Depository Receipt (ADR), American Depository Shares (ADS), NASDAQ stock market
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