Investing in the stock market can help build life-changing wealth, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a fantastic way to invest with minimal effort.

Each ETF contains dozens or even hundreds of stocks, all bundled together into a single investment. Some funds, such as S&P 500 ETFs, track the broader market, while others follow particular sectors or other niche categories of stocks.

When you invest in just one ETF, you're gaining exposure to many stocks at once. This significantly reduces your risk compared to buying just one or two stocks, and it's far easier (and more affordable) to build a well-diversified portfolio.

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