Because Dividends Are Fixed, the Prices of Preferred Stock Are

question 97

True/False

Because dividends are fixed, the prices of preferred stock are not as volatile as those of common stock.

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Definitions:

Project Life

The duration over which a project is expected to operate or be active, from commencement to completion.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its borrowed funds from loans or bonds.

Cost of Equity

The return a company must offer investors to compensate for the risk of investing in its stock, usually estimated using models like the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, and typically pays dividends before common stock.