Investing in Preferred Stock in Other Companies Might Be an Attractive

question 33

Multiple Choice

Investing in preferred stock in other companies might be an attractive use of the firm's cash because:

• A) preferred stock is more risky than common stock.
• B) holders of preferred stock usually do not receive promised payments.
• C) preferred stock has a special tax advantage in this case.
• D) preferred stock has no maturity.

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