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Why preferred stocks yield more than common stocks
Sam Shulsky explains that preferred shares pay fixed dividends and have lower claim risk, yet common stock offers growth in dividends, causing higher yields on preferreds in listed cases. The column cites examples from The Exchange and Financial World with specific tickers and yields. It also lists high yield bond recommendations and clarifies tax considerations for deferred profit distributions and long term growth securities.
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Commons
Exchange
N.Y. Stock Exchange
Armstrong Cork
Atlantic Richfield
Carrier
Celanese
duPont
R. H. Macy
Philip Morris
RCA
Westinghouse
Financial World Magazine
Allied Stores
American Can
Central Illinois Light
Consolidated Edison
General Motors
Public Service Electric and Gas
Uniroyal