Many investors dream of one day having a $1 million stock portfolio. It's a milestone that will put you among the wealthiest Americans, and it provides peace of mind that you'll be able to enjoy retirement thanks to your savings.

There are many ways to reach a $1 million investment portfolio. If you find the next Nvidia, it might take just a one-time $5,000 investment and 10 years of patience to grow your portfolio to $1 million. Indeed, Nvidia and other companies have helped make many millionaires from small investors throughout history.

But picking a stock that could provide that kind of return is like picking a needle out of a haystack. What's worse, you might just prick your finger and start bleeding trying to single out a big winner.

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