How Is Preferred Stock Affected by a Decrease in the Required

question 72

Multiple Choice

How is preferred stock affected by a decrease in the required rate of return?

• A)The value of a share of preferred stock decreases.
• B)The dividend increases.
• C)The dividend decreases.
• D)The value of a share of preferred stock increases.

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