Which of the Following Is True of Common Stock

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of common stock?

• A)Common stock is often referred to as a hybrid security.
• B)Common stock often contains some of the same characteristics as bonds.
• C)Most common stock traditionally pays a constant income called interest.
• D)A firm can be forced into bankruptcy if it misses common stock dividend payments.
• E)Dividends must be paid on preferred stock before they can be paid on common stock.

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