Jargons What are Depository Receipts? A Depository Receipt (DR) is a negotiable financial instrument issued by a bank that represents a foreign company’s publicly traded securities. It is a well-established method by which foreign companies or institutions gain access to global markets. DRs allow investors to hold shares of companies that are listed on stock exchanges in foreign countries. DRs […] Written by Cherian Varghese May 1, 2021December 20, 2023