INTRODUCTION TO PREFERRED STOCK
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You suspected that your great aunt would leave you a small inheritance. But you had no idea it would be in the form of preferred stock. What is the best way to manage your new portfolio of preferred stock? This tutorial introduces the features, types, advantages, and disadvantages of owning preferred stock.

• What Is Preferred Stock?
• Where Can You Buy Preferred Stock?
• What Is Cumulative Preferred Stock?
• What Is Convertible Preferred Stock?
• WHAT ARE SOME PROS AND CONS OF PREFERRED STOCK?
• SUMMARY OF PREFERRED STOCK

To begin, we'll look at what sets preferred stock apart from other types and classes of securities.