Think of the various types of investments as tools that can help you achieve your financial goals. Each broad investment type—from bank products to stocks and bonds—has its own general set of features, risk factors and ways in which they can be used by investors. Learn more about the various types of investments below and what the true purpose of invest is!
The True Purpose of Investing: Creating Income for Life

Investment Terms Glossary
What is Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Rebalancing
What is Risk?
How to Understand Fees
Five Questions to Ask Before Investing
Why Invest?
How Do Markets Work?
How to Invest in a SMART Way
How to Work with a Financial Professional
SMART Tips for Selecting a Professional
How to Build a SMART Investment Portfolios
How to Shop for SMART Financial Products
How to Evaluate Investment Performance
SMART 401(k) Investing
SMART Management of Retirement Income
What is Asset Allocation, Diversification, and Rebalancing
What is Risk?
How to Understand Fees
Five Questions to Ask Before Investing
Why Invest?
How Do Markets Work?
How to Invest in a SMART Way
How to Work with a Financial Professional
SMART Tips for Selecting a Professional
How to Build a SMART Investment Portfolios
How to Shop for SMART Financial Products
How to Evaluate Investment Performance
SMART 401(k) Investing
SMART Management of Retirement Income