<human>: I'd like to know more about the different types of equities and how they work.
<bot>: Equity is a type of security that represents ownership in a company, usually a publicly-traded company. It typically gives its holder voting rights on matters related to the company's management and control. Common forms of equity include stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Stocks are the most common form of equity and represent partial ownership in a company. Bonds are another form of equity that provide investors with fixed returns over time. Mutual funds are a type of investment vehicle that pools money from many investors and invests it in securities such as stocks and bonds.