Preferred stocks are hybrid instruments with some bond-like and some equity-like characteristics. Like bonds, they rank above common stocks in a company’s capital structure, making them less risky ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brett uses “second-level thinking” to find dividend stocks to buy. Is there still a chance to buy the bank dip? You bet—with nifty ...

Preferred stocks offer higher yields and greater income reliability. Today, we will discuss preferred stocks in general for those of you who are new to them, or for the old hands who might need a ...

When Stonepeak, a private equity group, acquired Teekay LNG Partners and delisted the common shares, the writing usually is on the wall for preferred shareholders as the level of transparency is ...

Preferred stocks are sometimes overlooked by income based investors who may focus more on bonds, dividend stocks, and their corresponding ETFs. ETFs for Preferred Stock can offer the income benefits ...

Scarcity of capital in multifamily is driving developers toward alternate and niche funding sources. As a result, preferred equity, a once-sidelined mode of financing, is attracting new investors due ...

MicroStrategy’s coming offering of $250 million of convertible preferred securities is due to carry an attractive yield of 8% and could appeal to retail investors. The deal, unveiled Monday, should ...