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The Pros and Cons of Investment Holding Methods

You can hold your investments in a variety of ways including in a street name, book entry, stock certificate, DRIP, or through mutual fund, brokerage or retirement account. This resource will explain the pros and cons of each holding method and help determine what is right for you.
Holding Shares of Stock in a Street Name
Holding shares of stock in a street name merely means that the certificates, if any, are registered to your broker or financial firm.
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