Preferred stock is a unique type of equity that grants shareholders priority over common stockholders in terms of dividend distribution and—in the event a company goes bankrupt—asset distribution.

Preferred stock is equity. Its shares represent an ownership stake in a company just like common stock but preferred stock normally has a fixed dividend payout as well. Some call preferred stock a ...

In the evolving landscape of real estate financing, preferred equity has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional senior debt and mezzanine loans. While mezzanine loans have long been a ...

Preferred stocks are often called "hybrid" securities because they possess both bond- and equity-like aspects. Like common stocks, preferreds represent an equity interest in a company. However ...

Wells Fargo’s Series Z preferred shares promise steady returns. Read why WFC stock is positioned for a high single-digit or ...

The creation of AMC Preferred Equity (APE) units was one of AMC's biggest developments of the year. Let's take a closer look at what's going on with APE's performance. AMC Preferred Equity (APE ...

AVANTA Residential is pleased to announce the closing of an $8 million preferred equity investment for the development of Boardwalk Village, marking the company's second preferred equity investment.

Preferred stock can also be a way of avoiding new debt. "If companies raise cash through debt, it raises their debt-to-equity ratio and adds risk," Bodenmiller says. "The use of too much debt can ...