Copy Paste Experiment: Basic Security Types

A "security" is the blanket term used to describe a financial product. Most investments that you purchase over a market or through an exchange can be described as a security.

Examples of securities: stocks, bonds, money market funds, annuities, ETFs, REITS and mutual funds.

Examples of investments that are not securities: Real estate, putting money in a startup, savings accounts. These types of investments will not be discussed in this tutorial.

The most common security types are explained in the articles below.

Stock Basics Tutorial

If you're new to the stock market and want the basics, this is the tutorial for you! Read More

Bond Basics Tutorial

Investing in bonds - What are they, and do they belong in your portfolio? Read More

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This vehicle combines the diversification of a mutual fund with the flexibility of a stock. Learn more about them here. Read More

Mutual Fund Basics Tutorial

Learn about the basics - and the pitfalls - of investing in mutual funds. Read More

The Money Market

If your investments in the stock market are keeping you from sleeping at night, it's time to learn about the safer alternatives in the money market. Read More

Introduction To Annuities

Everything you need to know about annuities. Read More

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