Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Sources of Business Finance

Question:

What are American Depository Receipts?

Options:

The depository receipts issued by a company in the USA

The depository receipts issued by a company in the UK

The depository receipts issued by a company in the India

Financial instrument denominated in Indian Rupees in the form of a Depository Receipt

Correct Answer:

The depository receipts issued by a company in the USA

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- The depository receipts issued by a company in the USA.

The depository receipts issued by a company in the USA are known as American Depository Receipts. ADRs are bought and sold in American markets, like regular stocks. It is similar to a GDR except that it can be issued only to American citizens and can be listed and traded on a stock exchange of USA.