Shares
There are two types of shares
Comparison
Item | Common Shares | Preferred Shares |
---|---|---|
Ownership | yes | no |
Voting rights | yes | rarely |
Dividends (fixed or floating) | no (only if Board declares) | yes (before any dividends to common shareholders) |
Dollar amount per share upon liquidation of company | no | yes |
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