Building wealth in the stock market can be tricky, as the investments you choose will make or break your strategy. Invest in the wrong places, and you could easily lose more than you gain.

If you're looking for a low-maintenance investment that requires little effort on your part, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be a good fit. Each ETF tracks a particular index, which means it includes all the stocks within the index and aims to mirror its performance.

By investing in just one share of a single ETF, then, you can invest in dozens or even hundreds of stocks at once. This can simplify investing, instantly build a diversified portfolio, and potentially help you make a lot of money over time.

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