How do I invest in stocks for the first time?

If it’s the first $1,000 you’ve ever invested, buying a low-cost, diversified S&P 500 exchange-traded fund, such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ticker: SPY) is a relatively low-risk way to start investing in the market.

Top 10 Stocks To Buy Right Now

Here are a few of the best short-term investments to consider that still offer you some return.

Here are five steps to help you buy your first stock: