An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a financial instrument that is used to represent one or more shares in a foreign company. Generally ADRs pay some sort of di

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Should an ADR that is being delisted be sold off?

Recently I received notice that an ADR from a stable company (i.e. NZT) is going to be delisted from the NYSE to save on the administrative costs. The company itself is solid and regularly distributes ...
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Will ADR holder be taxed twice

Take STD ADR for example STD ADR Shareholder Remuneration Since I will invest through local broking firm from my home country (Malaysia), it is not possible for me to claim back tax from US and ...
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ADR listed in PINK

I am interested to invest in Tesco. It will be easier for me to invest through US stock market instead of UK. I was wondering, is it correct for me to buy ADR TSCDY listed in PINK? As I recently ...
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What is the fee charged for ADRs, which is deducted when dividends are paid?

My brokerage charges me a fee to hold ADRs; this fee is deducted anytime the ADRs pay dividends. I'm told that this is a standard fee and could not be negotiated. Is this fee truly carved in stone, ...
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Are share prices for a company which is listed on multiple exchanges, under multiple currencies, kept in synch?

If a company is listed on two exchanges, say, with share prices in both USD and EUR, are the prices kept in synch with each other, or allowed to float independently? If the prices are coordinated, how ...
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Is owning ADR share for a good idea for long term investor

I am pretty new to ADR concept. Just that recently, I realize by owning ADR, I will be charged an amount of fee. http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/06/adrdepositorybank.asp How frequent the ...
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Does owning BP ADR from US stock market required to pay custody fees

Helo, I am a Malaysia investor. Recently, I invest in BP ADR from US market, through my local broking firm. I was wondering, whether owning BP ADR, requires me to pay custody fee. What my ...
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Is there extra risk in owning an ADR vs. the underlying stock?

One of my favorite on-again-off-again recovery plays is Mittal Steel (NYSE: MT). I buy the MT ADR there (American Depositary Receipt) because I live in the US. Am I exposing myself to any extra risk ...
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Will ADR owner enjoy same benefit as common shares holders

Currently, I would like to invest in the stock of HSBC. Details on Google Finance Details on Yahoo Finance I am not sure whether I should purchase from the Hong Kong or US stock market. What I know ...