Where to Invest $5,000 for the Next 5 Years

Many people put money in the stock market to let it compound and grow for decades. But even a five-year time horizon can result in good returns. A shorter time in the market adds to the risks, however.

Since 2000, it has taken the S&P 500 index an average of about 2.5 years after a U.S. recession ends for it to reach pre-recession levels, according to a Motley Fool research report. An investor can help manage the timing risk through diversification and purchasing stocks at good historical valuations.

Here are two stocks that can be bought today to help give a $5,000 investment a better chance of a successful outcome in the next five years regardless of how the market swings.

Source Fool.com