If you’re a beginning or intermediate investor, diversifying your investment portfolios can help you manage risk and lower the volatility of asset price changes. While the stock market is dynamic and exciting, it’s easy to become perplexed about which companies or ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) to invest in for long-term growth.
To begin, let’s define the differences between equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The main distinction between stocks and ETFs is that stocks represent shares of a single company, whereas ETFs represent shares of numerous stocks in a packed bundle. So, here’s a list of five stocks and five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy for long-term growth, risk management, and lower volatility in asset price swings.
Stocks:
1. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL):
2. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN):
3. Square (NYSE:SQ):
4. Shopify (NYSE:SHOP):
5. Google Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Exchange-Traded Fund
1. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (AMEX:VOO)
2. iShares Russell 2000 ETF (AMEX:IWM)
3. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ)
4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. – Class B (NYSE:BRK.B)
5. Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (AMEX:SCHG)
While this list does not include all of the greatest growth stocks and ETFs, it is a good place to start for young and intermediate investors looking for long-term development. For many years, these stocks and ETFs have demonstrated exceptional value and have been on an upward trajectory. Visit our financial planning website to learn more about financial planning.
