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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all income-focused securities are created equal. Just because a product has "preferred" or "loan" in the name does not mean it behaves like every other securities with a similar label. In a ...

For financial advisors seeking to carve out a niche or distinguish themselves amid the proliferation of low-cost, index-tracking ETFs, BNK Invest believes it offers an invaluable tool for the ...

For investors searching for higher yields and a long-term investment to ride out the latest up and down volatility of the stock market, preferred stocks are starting to look attractive. Preferred ...