Suppose an individual invests $$17,000$ in equity ownership of a public corporation.$$ A year later, the corporation files for bankruptcy, owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to debtholders.$$ What is the maximum loss this individual will take?$$

Group of answer choices

$$17,000$ plus a portion of the unpaid debt.

$$0$

$$17,000$

A percentage of the unpaid debt depending on the percentage of equity ownership.

None of the above.