What is ADR (American Depositary Receipt)? | SIE, SERIES7, SERIES65, SERIES66 Exam Prep
Dec 27, 2025
An ADR is a certificate issued by a U.S. bank representing shares in a foreign company, allowing American investors to buy foreign stocks on U.S. exchanges in U.S. dollars without dealing with foreign exchanges or currencies.
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š” Exam Tip: ADR = foreign stock on U.S. exchange in USD. Level I = OTC. Levels II/III = major exchanges. Currency risk still applies!
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