Preferred stocks generally come with a "guaranteed" dividend amount, but it's important to realize that if the company falls on tough financial times, even preferred dividends can be suspended.

Banks lead preferred issuance with steady income benefits and defensive qualities that strengthen portfolios. See why our top ...

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JPMorgan's Q1 results demonstrate robust profitability, with preferred dividends covered even under severe earnings stress, supporting the safety of preferred shares. I favor JPMorgan's preferred ...