Identify the reasons due to which preferred stock is often considered debt in disguise. More than one answer may be correct. Multiple select question. Preferred stocks are not transferable. Preferred shareholders do not receive any returns over and above the stated return. Preferred stocks carry credit ratings. Preferred stocks are not callable.

Identify the reasons due to which preferred stock is often considered debt in disguise. More than one answer may be correct. Multiple select question. Preferred stocks are not transferable. Preferred shareholders do not receive any returns over and above the stated return. Preferred stocks carry credit ratings. Preferred stocks are not callable.

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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