The market might correct so I have spdn for short term. When market goes down maybe buy voo. If you buy individual stocks you might make money or might go down to zero. I wouldn't invest more then 10 percent in an individual stocks. You can also get a bunch of free stocks. Google the site free stock promotions com . TQQQ might be good if market goes down but you could lose everything so consider qqq until you get a feel for everything. Look at the 200 day moving average of the stock before you buy and see if the stock is going up or down. Also look at the PE Ratio make sure the company is making money.