Custodial Receipt

If you’re wildly impressed by Alibaba’s ability to make NFL jerseys that look almost like the real thing, minus the occasional screwy stitch work, and think they would make for a great company to invest in...but don't think it's possible because they're a Chinese company, and you don't want to open a trade account in the Chinese market or convert your American dollars...you can obtain a custodial receipt.

These things are offered by banks, and give people the opportunity to buy securities that would not traditionally be available to them. They also take a little risk out of the deal, because they aren’t throwing your money directly into the Chinese market, and won't hinder Alibaba’s ability to keep cranking out those sweet fake jerseys.