Common Stock: Represents ownership in a company and gives shareholders voting rights and potential dividends.
Preferred Stock: Gives shareholders priority over common stockholders in terms of dividends and liquidation, but usually lacks voting rights.
Growth Stock: Issued by companies expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to the market. These stocks typically reinvest earnings to fuel expansion rather than paying dividends.
Value Stock: Shares of companies that are considered undervalued by investors based on factors such as price-to-earnings ratio or other valuation metrics. They are often perceived as having potential for future price appreciation.