preferred stock

preferred stock
An ownership share in a corporation that has preference over *common stock in the distribution of earnings. Preferred status over common stock also often relates to payments arising on a corporation’s liquidation. Preferred *stockholders take on less risk than common stockholders, as their dividend income is usually based on a fixed percentage. The owners of preferred stock do not normally enjoy voting rights, or may have only restricted voting rights.

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