Recommended Portfolio of Stocks for Beginners

Finding stocks to build your first portfolio can be a real challenge. There are thousands of stocks to choose from. Which ones have the balance of being relatively safe, while still providing decent profit potential? Below you will find several stocks that fit this criteria well.

Research is still needed to determine which stock(s) line up best with your goals, not to mention viewing the charts to determine your best entry and exit times. These are not 100% safe bets (as no stock truly is), but they are well established companies that should serve you well.

Recommended Stocks for a Beginner’s Portfolio:

• Apple
• BP (Please note the update about BP’s volatility)
• Blackboard
• Bucyrus International
• Nike
• Terex Corp.
• Wells Fargo
• Yum! Brands

For more stock suggestions, take a look at these financial stock picks. If you’re interested in diversification, check out this primer on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Once you have your portfolio of stocks in place, you can take the next step and investigate this introduction to momentum investing.