DRx

DRx Introduction

DRx is a good option for people who want to invest in foreign stocks or ETFs.
DRx...a financial instrument representing shares in foreign securities
About DRx


DRx (Fractional Depositary Receipt) allows local investors to diversify their portfolios by investing in foreign stocks or ETFs.  As opposed to traditional DR, DRx is traded during the trading hours of the foreign exchange where the underlying securities are listed. Investors can trade in fractional units or Baht.
DRx Returns
DRx Returns


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Capital gains:
Profits from price difference when selling DRx at a higher price than when they were bought
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Dividends:
Receive dividends and other benefits, subject to the terms and conditions, as well as transaction fees, outlined in the prospectus and depositary agreement.
**The depositary agreement governs the rights and obligations of the issuer and DRx holders

DRx symbol


The DRx symbol is created using the same principles as a regular DR:
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Things to know before trading DRx

Investors should preliminarily understand the following before trading:

Property 1=1

Underlying securities
DRx represents foreign security, which was purchased by the issuer and kept at custodian prior to listing, allowing Thai investors to own such securities. According to the SEC, underlying securities eligible for DRx issuance include common shares, ETFs, REITs, Infra Funds, and Infra Trusts that are listed and traded on foreign exchanges.

Property 1=2The price of DRx is determined by the following three main factors:
(1) The underlying price
(2) The exchange rate
(3) The DRx ratio that is determined by the issuer. Investors can learn more about the DRx ratio from its factsheet

There are two types of DRx:
(1) DRx representing interest from underlying foreign securities
      1 or more DRx = 1 unit of foreign security
      For example, 10 units of DRx = a share of foreign assets
(2) DRs of depositor of foreign security
      1 unit of DRs = 1 unit of foreign security
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DRx trading
3.1 Trading method: DRx is traded similarly to common shares on the main board using automatic matching method (AOM), but only allows two types of trading orders:
(1) Market order: An order that matches the buy or sell of a stock at the best available price immediately and;
(2) Limit order: An order to buy or sell a stock at a specific price

What distinguishes DRx trading is that unmatched trading orders will remain in the system until canceled (Good-Till-Canceled), to accommodate investors. However, investors must constantly verify the outstanding orders whether it is still appropriate.

 

3.2 Order entry: Investors can state the price or volume in the trade order. Volume orders can start with a fraction of a unit, as little as 0.0001 unit, and price orders can include up to two decimal places

  • Investors can cancel an unmatched order and replace it with a new one as needed
  • SET may review and decide to reject any improper order that does not adhere to its requirements
  • DRx trading orders can be submitted through Streaming App on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices
 

3.3 Trading account: Before trading, investors must notify their broker to open a DRx account—a prepaid add-on account to their trading account. Payment for DRx can be made through the QR Payment system.

 

3.4 Trading hours: To enable investors to trade concurrently with the foreign exchanges where the underlying securities are listed and make informed decisions based on the most recent information, the DRx trading hours are set as follows:

  • ASIA Time Zone l 0700- 1700 hrs.: For DRx with underlying securities traded on stock exchanges in Asia
  • US Time zone l 2000-0400 hrs. (T+1): For DRx with underlying securities traded on stock exchanges in North America  
Notes:
  • There is a 15 minutes pre-open period (unmatched orders can be canceled during this time)
  • The Halt (H) sign will be displayed on securities that are not outside of trading hour
 

3.5 Price control: Unlike common stocks that the ceiling and floor price is capped at +/- 30% from the previous day's closing price, DRx uses a different mechanism of a price band as DRx moves in line with foreign underlying securities. A limit of no more than 10% of the most recent five-minute average price or a "Dynamic Price Band" will better reflect the value of the foreign underlying asset.

 

3.6 Fee:0.16% which includes the brokerage commission fee, 0.005% trading fee, 0.001% clearing fee, and 0.001% regulatory fee. The fee does not include the 7% VAT.

How to open DRx trading account

DRx broker lists

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AIRA SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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ASL SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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ASIA PLUS SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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BUALUANG SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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BEYOND SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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CGS INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
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DAOL SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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DBS VICKERS SECURITIES (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
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GLOBLEX SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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INNOVESTX SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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Krungsri Capital Securities Public Company Limited
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KGI SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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KRUNGTHAI XSPRING SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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KINGSFORD SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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KIATNAKIN PHATRA SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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KASIKORN SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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KRUNGSRI SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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LAND AND HOUSES SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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MAYBANK SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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Pi Securities Public Company Limited
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PHILLIP SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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RHB SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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SBI THAI ONLINE SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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TISCO SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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THANACHART SECURITIES PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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TRINITY SECURITIES COMPANY LIMITED
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UOB KAYHIAN SECURITIES (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
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YUANTA SECURITIES (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
There are two ways to offer a DRx 

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1. IPO
An issuer can offer DRx through an IPO, with underwriters supporting the IPO process from purchasing the target foreign shares to listing and selling them to the public in the same manner as common shares are

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2. Direct listing
DRx issuers can offer their DRx through directly lisiting with SET

DRx mechanics
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