Home Investing Types of Investments 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. Read Articles for Each Investment What Are Stocks? What Are Bonds? What Are Mutual Funds? What Are Index Funds? What Are ETFs? What Is a Hedge Fund? What Are REITs? What Is a 529 Plan? What Are UGMA/UTMA Accounts? 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