: These track the 500 largest companies in the U.S. and have historically returned about 10% annually over the long run.
: Focuses on the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq; it has strong historical returns but higher volatility. 2. Blue-Chip & "Core" Stocks stocks beginners should buy
Most financial advisors suggest that beginners start with or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) . These allow you to own a "basket" of hundreds of companies at once, spreading out your risk. : These track the 500 largest companies in the U