How to Buy Roche Stock

Roche is a leading global pharmaceutical provider.

Roche is a leading global healthcare company producing pharmaceuticals and diagnostics tools. The company is headquartered in Switzerland and has annual sales of almost $47 billion. The company has existed for 110 years and operates around the world. In 2009, it completed an acquisition of Calif.-based Genentech.

Purchasing Via a Btock Broker

Individual Roche stocks can be purchased through a licensed stock broker or institution. Roche stocks trade under the symbols RO and ROG in Zurich and London. The American Depository Receipts trade under the ticker symbol RHHBY in New York.

Purchasing Individual Stocks

Roche shares are traded on the Zurich and New York stock exchanges and are available in three types: non-voting stocks, bearer shares and American Depositary Receipts (ADR). Roche pays a dividend each quarter. Members of Roche's founding family still own 55 percent of the company.

Purchasing Via a Mutual Fund

Roche shares can be purchased via mutual funds. Various funds include Roche stocks or ADRs. Some mutual fund constituents are global concerns and include companies like Roche. Some funds are sector-based, such as life sciences or pharmaceuticals. Dividends are often reinvested in the mutual fund.

References

• Roche: About
• Roche: Roche Acquisition of Genentech
• Roche: Facts and Figures

Resources

• Roche: Investor FAQ's