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Write a short note on the features of GDRs.

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A bank certificate issued in more than one country for shares in a foreign company. The shares are held by a foreign branch of an international bank. The shares trade as domestic shares, but are offered for sale globally through the various bank branches. ‘

A financial instrument used by private markets to raise capital denominated in either U.S. dollars or Euros.

  • Holders of GDR are eligible only for capital appreciation and dividend but no voting rights.
  • These instruments are called EDRs when private markets are attempting to obtain Euros.
  • It is a negotiable instrument and can be traded freely like any other security.
  • A holder of GDR can convert it into any other security at any time.


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