Companies frequently issue both preferred stock and common stock. What are the major differences in the rights of stockholders between these two classes of stock

Preference Shares

They get a stated amount of dividend every period dependent on the income of the companyThis dividend is paid to them before dividends are paid to Common shareholdersThey cannot vote in the company for either directors or general mattersThey get preference over common shareholders in cases of liquidation

Common Shares

Common shares are equity interests in the company which means that they can vote on general and major issues matters as well as to elect directors.They get dividends based on company performance and after the preference shareholdersThey can transfer ownership of their stock to other individuals.

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