Common stocks: These are the most widely held and traded stocks in the market. They represent ownership in
Common stocks: a company and entitle shareholders to vote at shareholder meetings and receive dividends when the company makes a profit.
Preferred stocks: Preferred shareholders typically receive a fixed dividend that must be
Preferred stocks: paid before common stock dividends, and they have priority in receiving their share of the company's assets in the event of bankruptcy.
Blue chip stocks: These are stocks of large, well-established companies with a long history of stability,
Blue chip stocks: reliability, and steady growth. They are typically less volatile than other stocks and are considered a relatively safe investment
Growth stocks: These stocks are issued by companies that are expected to grow at a faster rate than the overall market.
Growth stocks: They may not pay dividends, but their potential for capital appreciation is higher than other stocks.
Growth stocks: Growth stocks tend to be riskier investments than blue chip stocks.