A form of equity which receives no preferential treatment in either the payment of dividends or in bankruptcy distributions is called _____ stock.

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Common stock is the stock that receives no preferential treatment in either the payment of dividends or in bankruptcy distributions. Preferred stockholders, on the other hand, have priority over common stockholders in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets during bankruptcy. Cumulative stock receives preferential treatment in the payment of dividends, while deferred and dual-class stock are different structures altogether.

A Form of Equity Which Receives No Preferential Treatment in Either