Asked by Caleb Farris on Jul 25, 2024

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When stocks are held in street name,

A) the investor receives a stock certificate with the owner's street address.
B) the investor receives a stock certificate without the owner's street address.
C) the investor does not receive a stock certificate.
D) the broker holds the stock in the brokerage firm's name on behalf of the client.
E) the investor does not receive a stock certificate, and the broker holds the stock in the brokerage firm's name on behalf of the client.

Street Name

Describes securities held by a broker on behalf of a client but registered in the name of the firm.

Stock Certificate

A physical document that represents ownership in a corporation, indicating the number of shares owned by the shareholder.

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Caroline CapaprisAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
When stocks are held in street name, the investor does not receive a physical stock certificate, and the broker holds the stocks in the brokerage firm's name on behalf of the client. This simplifies the trading process and ensures security.