Apple BDRs: find out where and how to buy the asset now
Have you heard about Apple BDRs? Continue reading to learn more about this asset.
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If you intend to start investing in shares and also take advantage of opportunities in the international market, Apple BDRs may be a good alternative for your portfolio.
On B3, Brazil's stock exchange, investors have been able to trade these BDRs since October 2020.
Before that, these roles were restricted to financial institutions and qualified investors.
With this in mind, we have prepared an article with everything you need to know about BDRs and investing in Apple. Keep reading to find out more!
What is BDR?
BDR is the acronym for Brazilian Depositary Receipt, it is a certificate that represents shares issued by companies from other countries, on the B3 trading floor.
In other words, these financial assets are receipts for shares of foreign companies traded on the Brazilian stock exchange.
This means that whoever acquires a BDR is not directly purchasing shares in the company abroad. In fact, they are investing in securities representing these securities.
It is a slightly simpler way for Brazilians to invest in companies traded on international stock exchanges, without needing to open an account with a foreign brokerage firm.
BDRs are not a new type of investment in the financial market. However, they are not very well known, as until recently they were restricted to qualified investors, who are those who have more than R$1 million in investments.
But with the new rules of Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), now, common investors can also invest in some categories of BDRs.
How to identify Apple BDRs on B3?
To identify a BDR on the stock exchange, you have to know the corresponding ticket.
In general, BDRs are identified by letters representing the company in question and by the number 34.
The Apple BDR ticker is APPL34. Other companies follow a similar logic, such as Google BDR (GOGL34) and Meta-Facebook BDR (FBOK34).
Apple BDRs: what is it and how does it work?
The BDR (Brazilian Depositary Receipt) is a type of variable income investment for those interested in investing in international companies, but on B3, the Brazilian stock exchange.
The acquisition of these shares, in practice, works like a receipt and cannot be negotiated directly, but rather through the corresponding BDR.
By investing in Apple BDRs (AAPL34), you can profit from the appreciation of shares and the distribution of dividends (portion of a company's net profit that is distributed among shareholders).
How to invest in Apple?
Investors who are interested in investing in Apple can have access to Apple's so-called BDRs – Brazilian Depositary Receipts.
As we have already said, everything is done by B3.
In other words, to begin with, you need to create your account with a broker.
It is also necessary to understand your investor profile and your financial goals. After all, since we are talking about variable income, it is necessary to understand the risks involved.
Analyze the risks and see if the characteristics of this type of investment are aligned with your expectations as an investor. Also, consider the potential for dividend distribution.
Step by step guide to investing in Apple
As we said, if you are interested in this type of investment, the first step is to open an account with a brokerage firm.
After creating your account, access Home Broker – a system that allows you to trade shares and other financial assets. Through it, you can buy and sell shares.
It is important to remember that each brokerage firm has its own Home Broker.
Then, search for the Apple code, which as you already know, is APPL34.
Select the company in question, view the unit value of the share and enter the quantity you wish to purchase.
It is possible to purchase in installments or in batches.
Now, fill in the quantity of shares you wish to purchase. After that, your order should be processed.
Advantages of investing in Apple
Now that you know what Apple BDRs are and how this type of asset works, it's time to learn about the main advantages of investing in Apple:
1. Advancement in the Chinese market
In China, Apple presented the highest revenue growth, 21%.
The region, which includes sales in Taiwan and Hong Kong, is already one of the company's largest markets, behind only the United States and Europe.
With the launch of the iPhone 13, Apple managed to expand its share of the Chinese market and achieve leadership in the country.
2. Differentiated brand
Apple has always stood out in terms of the quality and differentiation of its products.
Furthermore, it is a company that invests heavily in marketing and design, which has helped it build an excellent reputation and win loyal customers all over the world.
The company went public in 1980 and today is present in several countries.
Apple has a wide variety of products and services and is always bringing out new ones. All of this contributes to sales results.
3. Apple must continue to grow
In addition to the brand's excellent reputation and the digital acceleration that has occurred in recent years, there is another factor that further highlights Apple's growth: 5G.
The technology that came to replace 4G is already growing in the USA.
However, 5G requires devices that support this technology. Therefore, it is expected that people will start to change their devices in order to enjoy 5G.
Costs and taxation
The costs are similar to those of operations with Brazilian shares.
The investor usually has to pay a brokerage fee for the broker (but there are already brokers with zero fees for BDRs).
In addition, there are fees due to B3, custody fees and Income Tax.
Conclusion
Now you know what Apple BDRs are and how they work.
Apple is one of the best-known companies in the world of technology and, everything indicates, that it will continue to grow in the coming years.
But before making investments, understand your investor profile and analyze the risks involved.
