Been looking at different stock types and getting confused about voting rights.
I know preferred stockholders can vote on some company decisions. Does common stock work the same way?
Trying to understand what rights I actually get when buying regular shares versus preferred ones.
Made this exact mistake two years ago - bought preferred shares thinking they were common stock.
Common stock gets you voting rights for board elections and big company decisions. Preferred stock usually doesn’t have voting rights, but you might get better dividends.
Learned that lesson the hard way and it still stings.
Common stock means you get voting rights. One share gives you a vote on board members and major company decisions. Preferred stock doesn’t offer voting rights, but you receive fixed dividends and priority if the company is liquidated.
I prefer common stock for trading because it has better growth potential and gives you actual ownership in the company.
This video explains it well if you want more details.
Common stock provides voting rights on major company decisions. Preferred stock typically lacks voting rights unless dividends are missed. Common shareholders vote on board elections and major changes.
Common stock gives voting rights for board decisions, unlike preferred stock.
Voting rights are typically assigned to common stock. It allows shareholders to vote on board members and major company decisions.
Preferred stock, on the other hand, usually lacks voting rights but offers fixed dividends and priority in liquidation.
Owning common shares gives a sense of ownership and a voice in company matters.