Here's How Much a $50-Per-Week Investment in the S&P 500 Can Grow Over 25 Years

Don't have a lot of money to invest in the stock market? With enough time and dedication, you don't need a big lump sum to build up a sizable portfolio. If you can trim $50 per week from your budget and put that money into the stock market on a regular basis, that could eventually grow into a portfolio worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.Below, I'll show you how much growth a $50-per-week investment might generate over a 25-year period, and what specific investment you should consider to balance your risk exposure and long-term returns.For most people, the simpler they can keep their investing strategy, the easier it'll be to manage their holdings and keep up their regular contributions. That's why investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a major index like the S&P 500 is such a popular choice for many.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool