When people refer to stocks, its almost always common stock they are discussing. But it’s not the only type of stock you can own. Preferred stock is the other possibility and it’s popular with income investors.
Preferred Stock
A company has several options when it needs to raise cash. It can take on debt by borrowing from a bank, it can issue bonds, or it can issue stock.
Issuing common stock comes with one big disadvantage. It dilutes shareholder value which never goes over well with existing shareholders. Continue Reading…
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There are several stock order types to choose from when you buy your first stock or ETF. Since each type of order has its advantages and disadvantages, knowing how each one works is something every investor needs to learn.