Preferred Stock

question 5

Multiple Choice

Preferred stock:

• A)represents the residual ownership of a corporation.
• B)is generally issued only by new, small firms.
• C)has a fixed maturity date similar to a bond.
• D)dividends can be skipped at the discretion of the company president.
• E)may or may not be cumulative.

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