A security issued in the United States that represents shares of a foreign stock and allows that stock to be traded in the United States is called a(n):

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An American Depository Receipt (ADR) is a security issued in the United States that represents shares of a foreign stock and allows that stock to be traded in the United States. This allows investors in the United States to easily invest in foreign companies without having to navigate foreign markets and regulations. Eurostocks, Yankee bonds, and foreign obligation trust certificates are all financial instruments, but they do not specifically represent shares of foreign stocks. A Yankee stock is an American company that is listed on a foreign exchange.

A Security Issued in the United States That Represents Shares