Cabinet Security

What Does Cabinet Security Mean?
A stock or bond that is listed under a major financial exchange, but is not actively traded.

Investopedia explains Cabinet Security
The securities stay up in the cabinet like "Mom's fine china." The security may trade only in small lots, such as 5 shares at a time.

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