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Preferred stockSee: 'preference shares'.Preferred stockA security that shows ownership in a corporation and gives the holder a claim, prior to the claim of common stockholders, on earnings and also generally on assets in the event of liquidation. Most preferred stock pays a fixed dividend that is paid prior to the common stock dividend, stated in a dollar amount or as a percentage of par value. This stock does not usually carry voting rights. Preferred stock has characteristics of both common stock and debt.Preferred stock Similar MatchesParticipating preferred stockParticipating preferred stockPreferred stock that provides the holder with a specified dividend plus the right to additional earnings under specified conditions. Convertible preferred stockConvertible preferred stockPreferred stock that can be converted into common stock at the option of the holder. See also: participating convertible preferred stock. Preferred equity redemption stock (PERC)Preferred equity redemption stock (PERC)Preferred stock that converts automatically into equity at a stated date. A limit is placed on the value of the shares the investor receives. Floating rate preferredFloating rate preferredPreferred stock paying dividends that vary with short-term interest rates. Cumulative preferred stockCumulative preferred stockPreferred stock whose dividends accrue, should the issuer not make timely dividend payments. Related: Non-cumulative preferred stock. Further SuggestionsAuction rate preferred stock (ARPS)Preferred dividend coverage Preferred stock agreement Prior preferred stock Auction Market Preferred Stock (AMPS) Second preferred stock Depository preferred Dutch Auction Preferred Stock Monthly income preferred security (MIP) adjustable rate preferred stock Adjustable rate preferred stock (ARPS) First preferred stock Blank Check Preferred Stock Preferred stock ratio cumulative preferred stock Preferred habitat theory participating preferred stock |
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