Smart Investing: How to Invest Your First $10k

Stepping into the world of investing with an initial sum of $10,000 is a decision that bears the promise of future financial growth and stability. Your objective in this endeavor should be to craft a diversified investment portfolio that balances potential returns with an acceptable level of risk. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), dividend-bearing stocks, and bonds present three foundational categories for building such a diversified portfolio. Here’s a deeper dive into each category and some specific investment vehicles to get you started.