A firms preferred stock often sells at yields below its bonds because a. Preferred stock generally carries

Question:

A firm’s preferred stock often sells at yields below its bonds because
a. Preferred stock generally carries a higher agency rating.
b. Owners of preferred stock have a prior claim on the firm’s earnings.
c. Owners of preferred stock have a prior claim on a firm’s assets in the event of liquidation.
d. Corporations owning stock may exclude from income taxes most of the income they receive.

Dividend
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