alleryStart learning →Why is preferred stock called a hybrid security?
AIt has no claim on assets
BIt always carries voting rights
CIt mixes features of stock and debt
DIt never pays any dividend
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It mixes features of stock and debt
Preferreds pay a set dividend like debt yet are equity ownership, so they sit between the two.
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