Achieving an Increased Return on Common Stock by Paying Dividends

question 141

Multiple Choice

Achieving an increased return on common stock by paying dividends on preferred stock at a rate that is less than the rate of return earned with the assets invested from the preferred stock issuance is called:

• A)Financial leverage.
• B)Discount on stock.
• C)Premium on stock.
• D)Preemptive right.
• E)Capital gain.

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