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The pros and cons of preferred stock PREFERRED STOCKS

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Preferred stocks combine elements of common stocks but are more like bonds. (Dreamstime)
Elliot Raphaelson, Tribune Content AgencyThe Savings Game

In many of my articles I have recommended a balanced portfolio, consisting of both common stocks and bonds, especially in or near retirement. In retirement, I have maintained a 50-50 ratio of stocks to bonds, in order to avoid significant fall in portfolio value during a bear market in stocks.
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