AAII's Guide to Top Web Sites
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| One of the ways to increase diversification is to invest internationally. However, since the needs of the investor seeking international investments are broad, the top sites listed here provide a range of features or links to additional resources that may more closely match your interests. |
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www.adr.com
FREE
Where to Find:
Search for an ADR by ticker in the DR Search bar at the top right.
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Great resource for screening and researching American depositary receipts (ADRs), foreign securities traded on U.S. exchanges. Search for ADRs by name, ticker, exchange, country, industry and more. The search results are displayed in a table and include country of origin, dividend payments and corporate actions. Provides links to charts, financials and earnings estimates. Consensus recommendations are given when available, and upward and downward revisions are reported for a number of ADRs. Offers an education and guidance section on depositary receipts. Site allows users who have an account to create a watchlist.
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| BNY Mellon Depositary Receipts |
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www.adrbnymellon.com
FREE
Where to Find:
Search for depositary receipts (DR) by name, symbol or CUSIP at the top right of the home page.
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Offers extensive list of sponsored and unsponsored ADRs and holding company depositary receipts (HOLDRS). Search for ADRs by region, country, industry, DR exchange and depositary. Summary table lists issue, symbol, CUSIP, exchange, conversion ratio, country of origin, industry, depositary, sponsorship and date of last update. Links are provided for further research on individual listings. The site provides extensive DR educational resources housed in DR University, which provides both basic and in-depth education. A free interactive charting tool is available.
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| CIA World Factbook |
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook
FREE
Where to Find:
Select a country or location from the dropdown menu.
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Not a financial website, but provides extensive data on every government, country and territory in the world, offering information on history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. The Economy Overview should be your main focus; it touches on GDP, market forces, infrastructure and long-term obstacles. A great website to use for background information on unfamiliar countries.
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