The four main types of stocks are.

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.