[Solved] A person's preference in regard to males and females as objects of erotic feelings is referred to as A) ethnic identity. B) sexual orientation. C) gender identity. D) sex. Par Value: The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, set at the time of its issuance. Issue Price: The price at which new or existing securities are offered for sale to the public or an individual. Dividend Yield: A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, often used by investors to assess the income-generating potential of an investment. Cash Dividends Per Share: A measure of the amount of cash dividends paid out to shareholders per share of common stock.