alleryStart learning →With a fixed preferred dividend, what happens to market price if market yields rise sharply?
AIt falls sharply
BIt doubles in value
CIt stays constant
DIt rises to par
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It falls sharply
The dividend rate is fixed, so a higher required yield can only be met by a lower market price.
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