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Types of Investments

A diverse portfolio may contain several different types of assets or investments. Learn what they are and how they might fit your strategy.

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What Are Stocks?

What Are Bonds?

What Are Mutual Funds?

What Are Index Funds?

What Is a Hedge Fund?

What Are REITs?

What Is a 529 Plan?

What Are UGMA/UTMA Accounts?

529 Plans vs. UGMA/UTMA Accounts for College Saving

What Are Certificates of Deposit (CDs)?

Investing in Gold: What to Know

What Are Alternative Investments?

What Is a Unit Investment Trust (UIT)?

Cash and Cash Equivalents: What to Know

Private Equity as an Alternative Investment

What Is a Money Market Fund?

What Are Bond Funds?

What Are Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS)?

International Stocks: What to Know

Investing in Commodities: What to Know

What Are High-Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs)?

What Are Treasury Bills?