preference stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of preference stock
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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According to Eikon, DWS owns around 2% of Volkswagen's preference stock.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
The capitalization of Dodge Brothers, Inc., will consist of $75,000,000 of convertible, sinking-fund debentures; 850,000 shares of 7% cumulative preference stock and 2,000,000 shares of common stock.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a dull market, common stock of the Chrysler Corp. and preference stock of Dodge Bros.,
From Time Magazine Archive
But, according to the terms of the Chrysler-Dodge merger, one share of Dodge preference stock is exchanged for one share of Chrysler common.
From Time Magazine Archive
She had from investments in the preference stock of that railway £230 per annum, and she had only £150 yearly from all other sources.
From Harriet Martineau by Miller, Florence Fenwick
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