| a power of attorney permitting a person other than the owner of stock in a corporation to transfer the title of ownership to a third party. |
Stock Power
A power of attorney that allows the current owner of a registered security to transfer ownership to another party.
Investopedia Commentary
The party to whom ownership is being transferred can be a bank, brokerage firm, or another investor. Stock power may also be granted if the stock is pledged as collateral for a loan.
See also: Holder of Record, Registered Security
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