- adjustable rate preferred stock
- /əˌdʒʌstəb(ə)l reɪt prɪˌfɜ:d 'stɒk/ nouna preference shares on which dividends are paid in line with the interest rate on Treasury bills.Abbreviation ARPS
Dictionary of banking and finance. 2015.
adjustable rate preferred stock
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