Got $5,000? 3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

You don't need much to get started investing. A stash of $5,000 is more than enough, and even $500 can work. Ideally -- if you're not opting for the simplest stock investing strategy of index funds -- aim to spread your dollars across 25 or more stocks, planning to hang on for at least five years. Even better, aim to hang on for 20 or more years, because your portfolio might grow much more over that longer period.

Here are three solid contenders to consider.

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