Depositary Receipt
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Convenience:- DRs allow investors to invest in foreign companies without having to open a foreign brokerage account. -
Liquidity:- DRs are traded on the same exchanges as the underlying shares, so they are easy to buy and sell. -
Protection:- Because DRs are issued by banks, they offer investors some protection against political and economic risks in the country where the foreign company is based.
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Currency risk:- DRs are denominated in the local currency, so they are subject to currency fluctuations. -
Credit risk:- The issuer of the DR may default on its obligations. -
Market risk:- The price of the DR may go up or down, depending on the performance of the underlying shares.