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choli [55]
3 years ago
15

Preferred stock is often considered a more conservative (less aggressive) investment than common stock because: a. its holders h

ave voting right, unlike stockholders. b. it is less volatile and more like a bond. c. it never pays dividends.
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1 answer:
Aneli [31]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

b. it is less volatile and more like a bond

Explanation:

Preferred stocks pay a fixed dividend and has the potential to appreciate in price.

Preferred share holders have no voting right but they are paid first before common shareholders.

I hope my answer helps you

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WP = Weight of Stock P = 50%

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CFtp = The correlation coefficient between Treasury bills and stock P = 0.45

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