GLOSSARY

Beneficial ownership

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Having the economic rights to a share — dividends, gains — even when it isn't legally registered in your name.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

Applies to essentially every holding bought through a standard broker.

WATCH OUT FOR

It's the same structure behind nominee accounts — see the next lesson.

EXPLAINED IN

Fractional shares — what you actually own

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