AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT GROUP

Preferred Stock Investing

preferred stock


Stock that entitles the holder to a fixed dividend, whose payment takes priority over that of common-stock dividends


stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights


Preferred stock, also called preferred shares, preference shares, or simply preferreds, is a special equity security that has properties of both an equity and a debt instrument and is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferreds are senior (i.e.


This is one of the most common classes of shares for venture capital and buyout firms to hold. Preferred stock pays dividends at a set rate, and holders get paid before common stock holders in the event of a liquidation.

investing


the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit


(invest) endow: give qualities or abilities to


Devote (one's time, effort, or energy) to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result


Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture


(invest) make an investment; "Put money into bonds"


Buy (something) whose usefulness will repay the cost