When Compared to Corporate Bonds,the Dividend Yield on Preferred Stocks

question 27

Multiple Choice

When compared to corporate bonds,the dividend yield on preferred stocks is often _____the yield on bonds.

• A)the same as
• B)lower than
• C)higher than
• D)unrelated to
• E)safer

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