Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

• A) Owning common stock is less risky than owning real estate.
• B) In times of rising inflation, it is safer to own bonds than common stock.
• C) Owning common stock provides the investor with a share of the firm's earnings and potential dividends.
• D) Owning preferred stock is more risky than owning common stock since the investor has voting rights with common stock and it stands before preferred stock in the event of bankruptcy.

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