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What is the primary distinction between cumulative and non-cumulative preferred stock in terms of dividend payments?
What is the primary distinction between cumulative and non-cumulative preferred stock in terms of dividend payments?
Cumulative preferred stock accumulates unpaid dividends which must be paid before any common stock dividends, while non-cumulative preferred stock does not carry forward missed dividends.
How does the characteristic line relate to the concept of beta in stock market analysis?
How does the characteristic line relate to the concept of beta in stock market analysis?
The characteristic line is a regression line that shows the relationship between a stock's returns and the market's returns, with its slope representing the stock's beta, indicating its market risk.
Explain the role of the Security Market Line (SML) in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
Explain the role of the Security Market Line (SML) in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
The SML graphically represents the CAPM, illustrating the relationship between risk (beta) and the expected return on an asset, helping investors to assess whether a stock is fairly valued based on its risk.
What are the key features of preferred stock compared to common stock?
What are the key features of preferred stock compared to common stock?
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Define beta and describe its significance in investment risk assessment.
Define beta and describe its significance in investment risk assessment.
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Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock
- Hybrid Nature: Preferred stock combines features of debt (fixed dividends) and equity (no maturity date).
- Cumulative Preferred Stock: Unpaid dividends accumulate and must be paid before any common stock dividends.
- Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock: Missed dividends are not carried forward.
- Priority: Paid before common stock dividends but after debt obligations.
- Voting Rights: Typically, no voting rights.
- Convertible: Can be converted into common stock.
- Call Provision: Allows the issuing company to redeem the stock.
- Sinking Fund: May have a sinking fund for redemption.
- Common Stock: Represents ownership in the company with voting rights.
- Dividends: Dividends are not guaranteed and paid after preferred stock dividends.
- Maturity Date: Has no fixed maturity date.
- Preemptive Right: Allows shareholders to maintain ownership percentage during new stock issues.
Characteristic Line vs Security Market Line
- Characteristic Line: A regression line showing the relationship between a stock's returns and the overall market returns.
- Slope: The slope represents the stock's beta, indicating its market risk.
- Security Market Line (SML): A graphical representation of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).
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Formula: rs = rf + Beta * (rm - rf)
- rs: Required return on the stock
- rf: Risk-free rate
- rm: Expected market return
- SML Depiction: Shows the trade-off between risk (beta) and return.
Beta
- Definition: A measure of a stock's volatility or systematic risk relative to the market.
- Beta > 1: More volatile than the market.
- Beta < 1: Less volatile than the market.
- Beta = 1: Moves in line with the market.
- Use in CAPM: Determines the expected return for an asset based on its risk level.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between preferred stock and common stock. This quiz covers crucial concepts like dividends, voting rights, and conversion features. Understand the hybrid nature of preferred stock and its implications for investors.
