Which of the following is NOT a right of an owner of a share of common stock?

A) The right to share proportionately in dividends paid.
B) The right to share proportionately in remaining assets from a liquidation.
C) The right to vote for directors.
D) Preference over preferred shareholders in the payment of dividends.
E) The right to vote on stockholder matters of great importance.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with rights to vote on corporate policy and receive dividends.

Liquidation

The process of winding up a company's operations and distributing its assets to claimants, typically occurring when the company is insolvent.

Preferred Shareholders

Investors who own preferred shares in a company, which often grant them priority over common shareholders in dividend payments and asset liquidation.