Preferred shares sit between bonds and common shares:
1.Higher priority than common shareholders for dividends and in liquidation
2.Usually pay a fixed dividend — more like a bond
3.Typically no voting rights
4.Convertible preferred: can be converted to common shares under certain conditions
ℹ️ Preferred shares are common in early-stage private companies. Most US stocks available on public markets are common shares.
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