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Since investing money into stocks is a pretty big deal, I would suggest getting help from a professional. Try going to your bank and asking them for some suggestions and guidance. Or perhaps, ask for information from a friend or family member who already invests in stocks. It's best to get information from someone who is knowledgeable and trustworthy.
What else can I help you with?
Kinds of stocks?
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Is preferred the same as preferred stocks?
Preferred stocks and preferred are exactly the same thing. Preferred is just an abbreviation that is used so that people in the know can use their jargon.
Should I buy preferred stocks?
Preferred Stocks are named as such because these have Preference over Common Stocks. These carry a fixed rate of return line bank/ Corporate Bonds. Disadvantage of Preferred Stocks is that they carry a fixed rate, it means these do not have share of profits like Common Stocks. These are advantageous because if corporate make losses, still these will earn fixed interest. Find more information at http://stocks.about.com/od/understandingstocks/a/022207preferred.htm
What are some examples of preferred stocks?
Preferred stocks are special stocks with additional features or values, and are generally given priority over 'common' stock. Preferred stocks are frequently offered by banks and financial institutions such as Capital One and Goldman Sachs.
Where can advice be found for good stocks to invest in?
Advice can be found for good stocks to invest in on E-insure. This company specializes giving information about stocks, which to buy and which to sell at what time.
Why are preferred stocks a high yielding investment?
Preferred stocks are a much better investment because the return is much greater then that of other stocks. Although they are often long-term, the yield is often worth it!
What are advantages and disadvantages of common stocks?
Common stock is the major type of stock that is issued, it is different from preferred stock in that preferred stocks receive the first part of a dividend payment. Common stock receives what is left over after all of the preferred stocks have received their share, if anything. The benefit comes when there is a large dividend paid, many times (depending on the terms) preferred stocks have a limit to what they will pay per share, but the common stocks do not have a limit, and share equally what is paid out after the preferred stock, so there is a great opportunity for gain when times are good and large dividends are paid. The disadvantage comes when smaller dividends are paid, these stocks may receive only a little portion or even nothing from the dividend payment after the preferred stocks receive their shares. Common stock also come with voting rights to which preferred stocks may not entitle the owner.
What guarantees dividends will be paid to its owners?
preferred stocks
What are advantages and disadvantages of stocking?
Common stock is the major type of stock that is issued, it is different from preferred stock in that preferred stocks receive the first part of a dividend payment. Common stock receives what is left over after all of the preferred stocks have received their share, if anything. The benefit comes when there is a large dividend paid, many times (depending on the terms) preferred stocks have a limit to what they will pay per share, but the common stocks do not have a limit, and share equally what is paid out after the preferred stock, so there is a great opportunity for gain when times are good and large dividends are paid. The disadvantage comes when smaller dividends are paid, these stocks may receive only a little portion or even nothing from the dividend payment after the preferred stocks receive their shares. Common stock also come with voting rights to which preferred stocks may not entitle the owner.
What is true about preferred stocks?
Preferred stocks are a type of equity security that typically provide shareholders with fixed dividends, which are paid before any dividends are distributed to common stockholders. They usually have a higher claim on assets than common stocks in the event of liquidation. However, preferred shareholders generally do not have voting rights in the company. Additionally, preferred stocks can be callable, meaning the issuing company can repurchase them at a predetermined price after a certain date.
Where do I go for information on penny stocks?
Penny stocks can be found at thehotpennystocks.com. It is also wise to go to allpennystocks.com as that site provides all the penny stocks for both the United States and Canada.
Where can one find beginner information on stocks and mutual funds?
One can find beginner information on stocks and mutual funds on any economics books with information about trading. Such books can be found online or at any large library.
