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What is Preferred stock?

Preferred stock gives its shareholders certain privileges that make them senior to common shareholders. Preferred stockholders are promissed a fixed periodic return which is stated as a dollar amount or a percentage. Preferred stockholders are given preference over common shareholders with respect to distribution of earnings.

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