See American Depositary Receipts. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein financial glossary
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American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)
ADRs are a convenient way for domestic investors to own shares in foreign companies. Denominated in US dollars, ADRs allow American investors to invest in a foreign company. However, ADRs are also traded in London. London Stock Exchange Glossary
Financial and business terms. 2012.