Types of Investments - Investing Basics for Beginners

Stock Market
Invest and trade in publicly traded companies

Equities
Ownership shares of a company
Stock Indexes
Track performance of a group of stocks
Dividends
Distributions of company profits to shareholders
Bonds
Invest in debt securities

Government Bonds
Issued by the government to fund public projects
Corporate Bonds
Issued by companies to raise capital
Municipal Bonds
Issued by local governments for infrastructure projects
Mutual Funds
Pools of money invested in various securities

Diversification
Invest in a variety of assets in one fund
Professional Management
Managed by experienced investment professionals
Liquidity
Ability to buy or sell shares on any business day
Real Estate
Invest in properties and land

Rental Properties
Generate income through tenant rentals
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Invest in real estate portfolios managed by professionals
Property Flipping
Buy properties, renovate, and sell for profit