New to the Stock Market? 3 Investments You Can't Go Wrong With

If you're a new investor, this could be a particularly stressful time. Not only are you dealing with the usual first-timer anxieties, you're doing so against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty. These are the sorts of issues that can make even the most seasoned of investing veterans second-guess themselves.

Before talking yourself out of taking on new trades while the broad market is still below recent highs though, embrace this idea: A year from now, most of what concerns you today won't matter nearly as much. Five years from now, today's worries may not even be a memory. In other words, don't sweat it. The biggest risk most investors face most of the time isn't picking the wrong stocks at the wrong time; it's missing out on gains by remaining on the sidelines for too long.

With this in mind, here's a rundown of three solid stocks that'll serve as a healthy foundation for nearly any portfolio.

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