Preferred And Common Stock

Preferred stock are shares of stock that generally do not come with voting rights. This class of stock is like a bond but still plays a role as having a stake of ownership in a company. Preferred shares usually pay a dividend and give their holder a claim to earnings and assets ahead of common stock.

Common stock and its holders have the ability to control a corporation. Each share of common stock is equal to one vote when electing a board of directors and voting on corporate policy. Common stock share holders are last in line to their share of dividends and assets.

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