If a company declares bankruptcy,common stockholders are _________________.

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When a company declares bankruptcy, common stockholders are usually the last to get paid, after all the creditors, preferred stockholders, and bondholders are paid off. This is because common stock represents ownership in the company, but it is considered the riskiest investment because stockholders are not guaranteed any return on their investment and they are the last to receive any payouts in case of bankruptcy.

If a Company Declares Bankruptcy,common Stockholders Are _________________