Growth Stocks
Growth Stocks are stocks from companies that are considered to have potential to outperform the market due to their future potential growth. Things to look at when choosing a growth stock are usually CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), Earnings Yield, and P/E ratio (Price to Earnings ratio)
Dividend Stocks
Dividend Stocks are stocks from companies that pay out consistent dividends (part of a corporate's net earning distributed periodically to share holders). When choosing a dividend stock, dividend yield is very important as it is the amount of dividend you receive each year.
Dividend Growth Stocks
Dividend Growth Stocks are stocks that have growing potential while paying out consistent dividends. Stocks of this category usually doesn't have a growth spike or high yielding dividends. However, stocks of this categories are usually very consistent with its growth and dividends payout making it a decent choice for long term investment.
Blue Chip Stocks
Blue Chip Stocks refer to shares of an established, profitable, and well-recognized corporation such as Apple and Google. These stocks are usually characterized by large market cap and reliable growth history.