ADR stands for American Depositary Receipt. It is a financial instrument that represents shares of a foreign company’s stock and trades on a U.S. stock exchange. ADRs are denominated in U.S. dollars and offer U.S. investors an easy way to invest in foreign companies without the need to directly buy shares on foreign stock exchanges.
For Indian stocks, Indian companies can issue ADRs, allowing them to list their shares on U.S. exchanges. These ADRs represent a specific number of shares of the Indian company’s stock and are traded like regular stocks on U.S. markets. ADRs provide a convenient way for American investors to gain exposure to Indian companies and participate in their performance without dealing with currency conversions or other complexities associated with investing directly in foreign markets.
Have you ever wondered why companies issue ADRs? Well, companies issue American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) to gain access to the U.S. capital markets, providing them with a larger pool of potential investors and increasing their visibility.
ADRs also offer the advantage of diversifying their investor base beyond their home country and mitigating currency risk by being denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, ADR issuance can support expansion plans, acquisitions, and capital-raising initiatives.
For some companies, ADRs serve as an acquisition currency or are used to incentivize employees through compensation packages. Despite the associated costs and regulatory requirements, the benefits of issuing ADRs often make them an attractive option for foreign companies seeking to expand their global presence and tap into the vast U.S. investor market.
Company Name | Exchange | CMP USD | Change | Change % | Volume | 1-Year Return % |
Dr. Reddy’s Labs | NYSE | 65.50 | 0.67 | 1.03% | 173.48K | 23.87 |
ICICI Bank | NYSE | 24.48 | 0.01 | 0.04% | 3.73M | 23.20 |
HDFC Bank | NYSE | 70.06 | -0.39 | -0.55% | 1.85M | 19.54 |
MakeMyTrip | Nasdaq-NM | 28.58 | -0.29 | -1.00% | 182.84K | 2.36 |
Wipro | NYSE | 4.90 | -0.05 | -1.01% | 657.13K | -1.41 |
Infosys | Nasdaq-NM | 16.22 | -0.08 | -0.49% | 9.98M | -9.44 |
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet, and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
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