free box

Free box

A bank vault or other suitable storage place for the securities of a firm's customer.
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Free Box

An area in a brokerage where security certificates are stored, especially when the securities are completely owned by clients and are not being used as collateral on a margin account. See also: Safety Deposit Box.
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free box

The site in brokerage firms where securities that are fully owned by customers are located. Securities in the free box are free of encumbrances. Compare open box.
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