Getting started as an investor may seem intimidating for one big reason. You often hear about particular stocks -- market stars of the moment -- that have soared. And you may think that to become a successful investor, you need to identify the star of tomorrow. Nvidia's a great example of today's star, climbing 215% over the past year thanks to its dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market.

But here's some great news for you. You don't have to pick out one or even 10 future winners to begin investing and build a rock-solid portfolio that will deliver top returns over time. In fact, you can get started with one simple move that doesn't require a lot of research, knowledge, or time. It doesn't even require a huge investment. I'm talking about buying shares of an index fund that will offer you exposure to today's leading companies -- and allow you to share in their successes over time. Let's find out more.

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