For most of us, $10,000 is a lot of money and putting that much into hand-picked stocks could seem risky. Therefore, if $10,000 is a meaningful investment for your diversified portfolio, be sure to invest it only in safer companies.

Three companies that I believe fill the bill are Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT), and Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX). I think it's reasonable to assume all three of these companies will still be in business and doing well 10 years from now.

Just as $10,000 is a relative number, so too is the term "fortune." But I can tell you that even achieving the stock market's average return over time can yield a meaningful return. And I believe returns from Axon, Planet Fitness, and Crocs can surpass the stock market average.

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