Beneficial Owner
A person who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though title is in another name.
Investopedia Commentary
For example, when shares of a mutual fund are held by a custodian bank or when securities are held by a broker in street name, the true owner is the beneficial owner, even though, for safety and convenience, the bank or broker holds title.
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See also: Custodian Bank, In Street Name, Shareholder
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