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Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Image 1 A class of ownership in a corporation with a stated dividend that must be paid before dividends to common stock holders. Preferred stock does not usually have voting rights.
Image 2 From a credit stance, preferred shareholders have a claim prior to common stockholders, on earnings and assets in the event of liquidation.


Callable Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Dividend

Participating Preferred Stock

Prior-Preferred Stock