Which Is More Stable

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which is more stable?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) neither

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

Funds received from investors in exchange for common or preferred stock.

Dividend Preference

A feature of preferred shares granting holders the right to receive dividends before common shareholders in the event of a dividend distribution.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before those of common shareholders.

Treasury Stock

Securities initially released and afterward repurchased by the issuer, lessening the total shares actively traded in the market.