Preferred stock is a special form of stock having a fixed periodic dividend that must be paid prior to payment of any interest to outstanding bonds.

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Preferred stock has a fixed periodic dividend that must be paid prior to payment of any dividends to common stockholders, not before the payment of interest to bondholders. Interest on bonds is a legal obligation and is paid before any dividends.

Preferred Stock Is a Special Form of Stock Having a Fixed