preferred stock

pre·fer stock

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Definitions of preferred stock words

noun preferred stock stock that has a superior claim to that of common stock with respect to dividends and often to assets in the event of liquidation. 1
noun preferred stock finance: shares 1
uncountable noun preferred stock Preferred stock is the same as preference shares. 0
noun preferred stock shares representing part of the capital issued by a company and entitling their holders to priority with respect to both net profit and net assets. Preferred stock usually carries a definite rate of dividend that is generally lower than that declared on common stock 0
noun preferred stock stock on which dividends must be paid before those of common stock: it usually also receives preference in the distribution of assets 0
noun preferred stock Preferred stock is the shares in a company that are owned by people who have the right to receive part of the company's profits before the holders of common stock. 0

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1840-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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