Just five years ago, Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price was less than $50. But since then, the leading maker of graphics processing units (GPUs) has found new markets for its chip technology, namely around artificial intelligence (AI), fueling incredible growth for the business. This AI hype has led investors to bid up Nvidia's share price to about $925.
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It doesn't take a ton of money to start investing. True, the more you start with, the more you can gain. But don't let a lack of copious funds deter you; two of the most important keys to successful investing are consistency and time, so the sooner you begin, the better.If you have even $50 available for investment today, consider Carnival (NYSE: CCL), Toast (NYSE: TOST).
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It's hard to argue with the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) historical performance. In the past 20 years, the broad index has produced a total return of 610%, translating to an annual average of 10.3%. If you're someone who likes to pick individual stocks, then I'd assume the goal is to try to outperform the S&P 500 over the long term.
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