BABA$85.42+1.2%|
TSM$178.90+0.8%|
NVO$125.30-0.5%|
SAP$232.15+1.5%|
SONY$21.45+2.1%|
TM$176.80-0.3%|
VALE$11.20+3.2%|
PBR$14.85-1.1%|
BIDU$102.50+0.6%|
INFY$18.75+1.8%|
BABA$85.42+1.2%|
TSM$178.90+0.8%|
NVO$125.30-0.5%|
SAP$232.15+1.5%|
SONY$21.45+2.1%|
TM$176.80-0.3%|
VALE$11.20+3.2%|
PBR$14.85-1.1%|
BIDU$102.50+0.6%|
INFY$18.75+1.8%|
ADR Market Intelligence

Global Markets. Smarter Decisions.

Real-time ADR analytics and AI-powered market intelligence for international investors.

Market Overview

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+12 this week

Total ADRs Tracked

2,847

6 continents

Countries Represented

78

+8.3% vs last month

Daily Volume

$4.2B

StoneX #1 ranked

Active Market Makers

12

Market Overview

Comprehensive view of the global ADR landscape

Asia Pacific42% (1196)
Europe28% (797)
Latin America18% (512)
Middle East/Africa7% (199)
Other5% (143)

ADR Screener

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Filter and analyze ADRs across regions, sectors, and market caps

20 results

TickerCompanyCountrySectorPriceChg %VolumeMkt CapSpreadP/E
VALEVale S.A.BrazilMaterials$11.20+3.2%28.0M$48B0.01%5.2x
PBRPetrobrasBrazilEnergy$14.85-1.1%22.0M$95B0.01%3.8x
BABAAlibaba GroupChinaTechnology$85.42+1.2%18.5M$218B0.02%9.8x
SANBanco SantanderSpainFinServices$4.85+0.6%15.0M$79B0.01%6.2x
TSMTaiwan SemiTaiwanTechnology$178.90+0.8%12.3M$928B0.01%28.5x
JDJD.comChinaConsumer$28.40-1.5%11.0M$44B0.01%11.2x
INFYInfosysIndiaTechnology$18.75+1.8%9.8M$78B0.01%24.6x
SHOPShopifyCanadaTechnology$78.90-2.1%8.5M$100B0.01%68.5x
SESea LimitedSingaporeTechnology$42.60+3.8%7.2M$26B0.02%-15.0x
NVONovo NordiskDenmarkHealthcare$125.30-0.5%5.6M$562B0.03%42.1x
AMXAmerica MovilMexicoTechnology$17.90+0.3%5.6M$61B0.01%14.8x
SONYSony GroupJapanTechnology$21.45+2.1%4.8M$128B0.01%15.3x
UBSUBS GroupSwitzerlandFinServices$32.40+0.9%4.2M$100B0.02%7.1x
BIDUBaidu IncChinaTechnology$102.50+0.6%3.5M$36B0.03%12.4x
SAPSAP SEGermanyTechnology$232.15+1.5%3.2M$284B0.02%35.2x
HDBHDFC BankIndiaFinServices$62.30+0.4%3.1M$155B0.02%19.2x
RIORio TintoAustraliaMaterials$65.80-0.7%2.9M$107B0.02%8.4x
TMToyota MotorJapanConsumer$176.80-0.3%2.1M$244B0.03%8.9x
ASMLASML HoldingNetherlandsTechnology$985.20+1.3%1.8M$389B0.05%45.8x
MELIMercadoLibreArgentinaTechnology$1580.00+2.5%450K$80B0.10%72.3x

Spread Analysis

Bid-ask spread comparison across ADR program tiers

Average Bid-Ask Spreads by ADR Tier (basis points)

Key Insight

2.3 bps

tighter spreads vs. industry median

StoneX averages 2.3 basis points tighter spreads than the industry median across all ADR tiers, translating to significant cost savings for institutional investors.

Why Tight Spreads Matter

  • Lower Transaction Costs: Every basis point saved on spreads compounds across large institutional order flow.
  • Better Price Discovery: Tighter spreads reflect deeper liquidity and more accurate fair value pricing.
  • Improved Execution: Market makers providing tighter spreads enable smoother block trade execution.
  • Investor Confidence: Consistent tight spreads signal robust market structure and reliable two-sided liquidity.

ADR Tier Breakdown

Level I (OTC)Unsponsored OTC
Level II (Listed)Exchange-Listed
Level III (IPO)Full SEC Reporting
Rule 144APrivate Placement

Country Risk Dashboard

Geographic concentration and risk metrics for ADR markets

Global ADR Distribution

North America

156

ADRs

Europe

743

ADRs

Asia

1,196

ADRs

Latin America

512

ADRs

Middle East & Africa

199

ADRs

Oceania

110

ADRs

Fewer ADRs
More ADRs

Top 10 Countries by ADR Count

#CountryADRsCurrency Vol.Political RiskLiquidity Score
1
🇨🇳China(CN)
680Medium
6.2
8.5
2
🇬🇧United Kingdom(GB)
312Low
2.8
9.2
3
🇯🇵Japan(JP)
245Medium
1.5
9.0
4
🇧🇷Brazil(BR)
198High
5.8
7.2
5
🇮🇳India(IN)
176Medium
4.5
7.8
6
🇩🇪Germany(DE)
142Low
2.1
9.1
7
🇰🇷South Korea(KR)
128Medium
3.2
8.4
8
🇦🇺Australia(AU)
95Low
1.8
8.8
9
🇫🇷France(FR)
89Low
3.0
8.9
10
🇲🇽Mexico(MX)
78High
5.1
6.8

OTC vs. Exchange-Listed Analysis

Comparing Level I (OTC) ADRs with Level II/III Exchange-Listed programs

85% of foreign securities trade OTC, and market making is critical for price discovery

The vast majority of cross-border equity access happens through OTC ADR programs, where dedicated market makers provide essential liquidity and continuous two-sided quotes.

OTC vs. Exchange-Listed Volume Distribution by Market Cap

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOTCListed
Avg Spread (bps)5.82.1
Daily Volume$2.8B$1.4B
Avg Trade Size$42K$185K
Number of Issues2,419428
Countries Covered7834

Exchange-Listed Investor Mix

Institutional62%
Retail23%
Market Makers15%

OTC Investor Mix

Institutional45%
Retail38%
Market Makers17%

How ADR Market Making Works

Understanding the role of market makers in global capital flows

Buy / Sell Order Flow

Buyers

Institutional & retail investors seeking ADR exposure

BID

Market Maker

StoneX Financial

#1 Ranked in ADRs

ASK

Sellers

Investors looking to exit or rebalance positions

Foreign Exchange Layer

Market maker hedges FX risk between local shares and USD-denominated ADRs

Why ADR Market Making Matters

Continuous Liquidity

Market makers post two-sided quotes throughout the trading day, ensuring investors can buy or sell ADRs at any time without waiting for a counterparty.

Price Discovery

By continuously quoting bid and ask prices, market makers help establish fair value for securities that may trade in different time zones from their home market.

Cross-Border Access

ADR market makers bridge the gap between foreign exchanges and U.S. investors, handling the complexities of currency conversion, settlement, and custody.

Risk Management

Market makers absorb temporary imbalances in supply and demand, using hedging strategies to manage inventory risk while maintaining tight spreads.

The ADR Process
  1. 1.Foreign company deposits shares with a custodian bank in its home country
  2. 2.U.S. depositary bank issues ADR receipts representing those foreign shares
  3. 3.ADRs trade on U.S. exchanges or OTC markets in USD
  4. 4.Market makers provide continuous bid/ask quotes to ensure liquidity
  5. 5.Investors gain exposure to foreign companies without dealing with foreign brokers, exchanges, or currencies

ADR Intelligence

Global Depositary Receipt Market Analytics

Built by Logan Zechella | Rollins College '26 | BA International Business, Minor in Data Science & Spanish

Inspired by the ADR market-making expertise of StoneX Financial, the #1 ranked market maker in ADRs and foreign securities traded OTC.

Real-time Analytics
2,847 ADRs Tracked
78 Countries