alleryStart learning →How does prior preferred stock compare with other preferred issues of the same company?
AMore risk, lower yield
BMore risk, higher yield
CLess risk, lower yield
DLess risk, higher yield
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Less risk, lower yield
Prior preferred is paid first when money is short, so its credit risk is smaller and its yield usually lower.
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