Which of the following is not an advantage of owning preferred shares?
A) typically are non-voting
B) receive assets before the common shareholders if the corporation liquidates
C) pay a fixed dividend amount
D) receive dividends before the common shareholders

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The fact that preferred shares are typically non-voting is not necessarily an advantage, as it means that the shareholder has less say in the company's decisions. The other options listed - receiving assets before common shareholders in the event of liquidation, paying a fixed dividend amount, and receiving dividends before common shareholders - are all potential advantages of owning preferred shares.

Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of Owning