The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

Key factors for dividend stock selection include company stability and the ability to grow payouts over time. Key findings are powered by ChatGPT and based solely off the content from this article.

1. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): RSUs are a type of equity compensation where employees are granted company shares, but they don't actually receive them until certain conditions are met.