Which of the Following Is Not Correct Regarding Preferred Stock

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct regarding preferred stock?

• A) Preferred stocks are considered to be safer investments than common stocks.
• B) Owners of preferred stock have first claim to a corporation's assets after creditors in a bankruptcy.
• C) Owners of preferred stock receive cash dividends before common stockholders receive their dividends.
• D) The dollar amount of the dividend on preferred stock is known before the stock is purchased.
• E) The yield on preferred stocks is often much higher than the yield on bonds.

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