How do I find out what type of investment I sold on my 1099-B through ETrade?

The IRS form 1099-B provides only the basic information that the IRS requires on the form.  Your broker likely provided additional information in attached schedules and statements to tell you what you bought or sold for the period.

Or are you asking about these issues?

Choose from these categories.

Short-term means you held the investment for one year or less.

Long-term means you held the investment for longer than a year.

Covered distinguishes investments that must include detail from 2011 disclosure legislation.

Noncovered distinguishes investments that are not required to include this detailed disclosure.