Holder: A person in possession of a negotiable instrument such as a bill of exchange or promissory note. That person may be the payee or the endorsee. Or a person who has made an opening purchase of an option and thus has acquired the rights to them.

 

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Holder: A person in possession of a negotiable instrument such as a bill of exchange or promissory note. That person may be the payee or the endorsee. Or a person who has made an opening purchase of . . . View Full Definition

Stockholders Equity: Stockholder whose name is registered on the books of a corporation and thus will receive dividends from the corporation.

Lienholder: A lienholder is the bank, finance company, credit union, other financial institution, or individual with whom you signed an agreement to borrow money using a particular asset, such as a car, . . . View Full Definition

Majority Shareholder: A shareholder who is part of a group that controls more than half the outstanding shares of a corporation.

Shareholder: If you own stock in a corporation, you are a shareholder of that corporation. You're considered a majority shareholder if you alone or in combination with other shareholders own more than ha . . . View Full Definition

Statement Of Stockholders Equity: A financial statement that reports all changes in stockholders' equity.

Policyholder Or Policy Owner: If you own an insurance contract or policy, you are a policyholder, also known as the policy owner. As a policyholder, you may also be the person covered by the policy — referred to as the i . . . View Full Definition

Holder In Due Course: The holder of a negotiable instrument (check or note) purchased for value when the instrument appears complete and regular on its face, is taken before its due date and without notice of pre . . . View Full Definition

Policyholder Loan Bonds: Packaged loans acquired by policyholders that are secured by the cash surrender value of the policies, and are offered by a broker/dealer as bonds.

Bondholder: The firm often has stockholders and bondholders. In a liquidation, the bondholders have first priority.