This article was co-produced with Williams Equity Research.
Preferred shares are hybrid securities with similarities to bonds and common equity. While dividends from preferred shares generally pay a fixed amount similar to interest from a bond. Some preferreds’ dividends are floating rate and the asset class is uniquely taxed.
Keen investors should pay close attention to the next section if the highest for a given level of risk is their goal while investing in preferred stock. This article serves as a foundation for not only how to evaluate preferred stocks but also includes several recommendations