Types of Investments

When people think of investing, they often think of the stock market. But there are many other ways to invest than just stocks. Learn more about the various types of investments that can help you diversify your investment portfolio. Remember, all types of investments have different risk factors associated with them. Learn what types of investments are appropriate to your situation.

Investment Products

• Stocks
  • How to invest in the stock market: Beginner tips.
• Bonds
• Mutual Funds and Index funds and Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  • What's the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF?
  • Why mutual funds and ETFs are considered less risky than stocks?
• Insurance Products such as Variable Annuities
• Options or Derivatives

Retirement Savings

• Employer-sponsored retirement plans - 401k, 403b, 457b
• Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • What is a health savings account (HSA) and how to use it for retirement?

Education Savings

• 529 Plans
• ESAs and Custodial Accounts

Real Estate Investment

• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
• Rental properties
• Flipping investment properties

Bank Products

• Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
• Savings Accounts
• Money Market Accounts

Alternative Investments

• Commodities
• Venture Capital

Digital Assets

• Cryptocurrencies
• Nonfungible Tokens (NFT)
  • What is an NFT? Non-fungible tokens explained in simple terms.
• Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)