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The main characteristics of an ordinary shares are

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The main characteristics of an ordinary shares are

A.

Maximum risk, fixed dividends, voting rights

B.

Minimum risks, fixed dividends, no voting rights

C.

Maximum risks, variable dividends, voting rights

D.

Minimum risks. fixed dividends, no voting rights

Correct answer is C

Ordinary shareholders are owners of the company, hence possess voting rights in the selection of board members, they take the maximum risks of the business, and their dividends vary and mostly paid only after all other classes of shares have been paid.