{"id":3879,"date":"2022-12-08T18:30:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T18:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:24:52","slug":"how-to-invest-1000-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/how-to-invest-1000-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Ways to Invest $1,000 Right Now in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you have $1,000 in total cash, or do you have $1,000 ready to invest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn\u2019t the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before investing a dime, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Have an emergency fund of 6-12 months of living expenses in a bank account that offers high interest rates (I like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/cit-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CIT Bank<\/a>)\n<\/li><li>Pay off all high-interest (8%+) consumer debt\n<\/li><li>If your employer offers 401k matching, contribute up to the max matching amount<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the first 3 rungs you should pass before investing $1,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by moving your savings into a high-yield savings account that can earn you higher, risk-free interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming you\u2019re past those stages of financial planning and are ready to invest, let\u2019s cover the 7 best ways to invest 1000 in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.didfgfar0jrb\"><strong>How to Invest $1,000 Wisely<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I cover the different investment options you have, you should know a few investing principles:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Every investment you make has a unique risk\/reward profile. Generally speaking, the higher the risk you take on, the higher the potential reward.<\/li>\n<li>I would invest $1,000 differently than I would invest $50,000 &#8211; it\u2019s hard to diversify with just $1,000. As your portfolio grows, your investing style should evolve. (You may be interested in my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/how-to-invest-50k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to invest $50,000<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>You should know your timeframe before you start investing. If you need the $1,000 in the next 6 months, you should keep the money in a risk-free asset (like a high-yield savings account). If you don\u2019t need the money until you retire in 30+ years, you can invest in assets with higher returns (like stocks).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a little bit lost, don\u2019t worry, it will all make more sense as I go through the list. I\u2019ll include the Risk, Return, and Timeframe characteristics of each asset. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_8769defdb529436168a826308af2f0c7\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p><em>*Disclaimer: These are approximations, not investment advice. Lincoln Olson and WallStreetZen are not liable for any investment risk you undertake. Invest wisely.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s start with the best way to invest $1,000 right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The 7 Best Ways to Invest 1000 in May 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.qflqkmi9zcp0\"><strong>1. High-Yield Savings Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>1\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>2\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone should have a rainy day fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An emergency fund is a bank account with enough cash to cover 6+ months of living expenses in case of an emergency. If the car breaks down, you lose your job, or there\u2019s a medical emergency, you\u2019ll be prepared. It\u2019s the most practical investment you can make (and the best way to invest 1000). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, having a financial safety net removes a significant amount of stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But accounts with most financial institutions are horrible \u201cinvestments\u201d. My old bank paid me 0.045% in interest &#8211; that\u2019s $4.50 for every $10,000 of extra money I had saved. (And forget about a checking account, which typically pays no interest.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, inflation was eroding my savings, costing me $20 per year for every $10,000 I had saved (and that was when inflation was at just 2%!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online banks offer much higher interest rates because they don\u2019t have the costs associated with operating physical buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally like CIT Bank \u2014 their interest rates are currently about 100x what my old bank paid, and there are no account fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/cit-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>View Current Rates at CIT Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.buy9e9word2k\">2. 401(k) Matching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>3\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>3.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by most employers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should you use a 401(k)?<\/p>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your employer may be offering you free money. <\/strong>In many cases, your employer will match your contribution, up to a certain amount (typically 2-4% of your salary). If you contribute $100, your employer will \u201cmatch\u201d it with a $100 contribution into your account. This is the closest thing to free money in our world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax benefits. <\/strong>401(k)s reduce your tax bill. You do not pay taxes on any dollar you contribute to your 401(k). If you make $75,000 per year and contribute $10,000 to your 401(k), you will pay taxes on just $65,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>A 401(k) is a type of individual retirement account, not an investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After contributing to your account, you\u2019ll need to choose an investment. Most plans offer mutual funds, which are baskets of stocks and bonds that can diversify your portfolio with a single investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutual funds are great investment vehicles, but some of them come with unexpected expenses (think: hidden fees). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Empower, one of my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/best-stock-portfolio-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portfolio trackers<\/a>, has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/personal-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free fee analyzer tool<\/a> so you can easily understand account fees and how they factor into your retirement plan:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/best-stock-portfolio-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/personal-capital-401k-fee-analyzer.png\" alt=\"Personal capital 401k fee analyzer\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/personal-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empower\u2019s 401(k) portfolio tracker<\/a>&nbsp;will help you pick out the best mutual fund, help plan your contribution schedule, and give you a complete picture of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/personal-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your financial health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its money management and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/personal-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial planning tools<\/a>&nbsp;are completely free to use. (Empower also offers wealth management and financial advisors &#8230; There are fees for these services, but relatively reasonable ones.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you look to invest $1000 somewhere else, see if your employer offers 401(k) matching contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.uvhjoq3ygjzp\">3. Pay off High-Interest Debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>0\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Short-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be thinking: <em>Paying off a credit card isn\u2019t an investment!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or is it?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/high-interest-debt.png\" alt=\"paying off debt is a smart investment\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you are paying 23% on a $1,000 credit card balance, that\u2019s $230 per year. If you pay off that debt, that\u2019s equivalent to earning 23% per year (double the average stock market returns) and you\u2019re \u201cearning\u201d it risk-free and tax-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paying off your credit card and other consumer debt is the highest guaranteed ROI investment you can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I\u2019ve covered the \u201cpre-investment\u201d investments, let\u2019s jump into where to invest $1000 right now.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_5cf10efebdfe1476a32dbb657fb57186\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BONUS: Find the Money First<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nBefore you invest, you need money to invest. And a lot of people reading articles like this don&#8217;t have an extra $1,000 sitting around yet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nThat\u2019s where Rocket Money can help. The app shows all your recurring subscriptions in one place so you can spot charges you forgot about. Premium users can even have Rocket Money submit cancellation requests on their behalf.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nThey also negotiate bills like cable, phone, and utilities to try to lower your monthly costs. And if they don\u2019t save you money, you don\u2019t pay.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nFor many people, freeing up an extra $40\u2013$80 per month is enough to fund their first $1,000 investment account within a year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\nRocket Money is free to download. Premium plans run $7\u2013$14\/month with a 7-day free trial.<br \/>\nFind your first $1,000 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/rocket-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocket Money \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.wx30mnaj087d\">4. ETFs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>3\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>3.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start investing in the stock market? The U.S. stock market has averaged a little more than 10% per year for the last 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, ETFs are one of the best investments if you have $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ETF (exchange traded fund) is a basket of stocks, bonds, or other assets that trades on a stock exchange like a regular stock. Adding a few ETFs is a relatively easy way to create a more diverse portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/etf.png\" alt=\"Etf\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For example, the $SPY ETF tracks the S&amp;P 500, 500 of the largest companies in the United States. Instead of buying all 500 stocks individually, you can buy the $SPY ETF and have exposure to all of the companies with a single investment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/spy-vs-spx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is SPY<\/a> offers a complete overview of this particular ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ETFs are a great way to diversify your investment portfolio for an extremely low cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thousands of ETFs to choose from, but I usually recommend choosing one that tracks a benchmark such as the U.S. stock market. A great option is Vanguard\u2019s Total Stock Market Index ($VTI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To buy an ETF, you\u2019ll need to open a brokerage account. After opening and funding your account, search for the ETF you\u2019re looking for and hit \u2018Buy\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_58813c62d618ee8c6732ae62f8137ec9\" class=\"callout-box promo\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon promo\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>My favorite brokerage is eToro, which is offering a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/etoro-tiered-bonus?SubAffiliateID=blog-how-to-invest-1k-callout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$10 bonus<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for U.S. residents who open and fund a new account (as of May 25, 2026).<\/p>\n<p><em>*$10 bonus for a deposit of $100 or more. Only available to U.S. residents. Additional terms and conditions apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\n\t<p>eToro securities trading is offered by eToro USA Securities, Inc. (\u201cthe BD\u201d), member of FINRA and SIPC. Cryptocurrency is offered by eToro USA LLC (\u201cthe MSB\u201d) (NMLS: 1769299) and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Investing involves risk, and content is provided for educational purposes only, does not imply a recommendation, and is not a guarantee of future performance. https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com is not an affiliate and may be compensated if you access certain products or services offered by the MSB and\/or the BD.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another excellent platform that offers a unique, hands-off approach to ETFs is Ally. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/ally-invest-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ally Invest review<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.43tibtz022iq\">5<strong>. Individual Stocks<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>3.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Medium- to Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take a more active approach to your stock market investing, you may want to invest in individual stocks. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/stocks.png\" alt=\"Stocks\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Instead of buying a basket of stocks with an ETF, you can buy shares of your favorite companies through your brokerage account (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/aapl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/tsla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/meta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meta<\/a>). Like with ETFs, you&#8217;ll need a brokerage account (my fave: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/etoro-tiered-bonus?SubAffiliateID=blog-how-to-invest-1k-callout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eToro<\/a>). This approach, however, will require more skill and analysis than buying an index fund ETF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the stock market as a whole has always gone up over the long term, many individual companies have become worthless. You should perform proper due diligence and research before investing your money in individual stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WallStreetZen helps investors analyze individual stocks via fundamental analysis. To learn more about fundamental analysis, check out this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/how-to-know-what-stocks-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to know what stocks to buy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to invest in individual stocks but want a team of professionals to do the research for you, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/motley-fool-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Motley Fool review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-snippets-content\"><div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\nYour capital is at risk. Other fees apply. For more information, visit www.etoro.com\/trading\/fees.\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_9bfa9ddc9bd996b5d12090ab33dc865a\" class=\"callout-box promo\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon promo\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ever wish you had a smart investor buddy who could help you pick out awesome stocks?<\/strong> If so, you might be interested in our new stock-picking newsletter, Zen Investor. As a member, you receive stock picks, commentary, portfolio updates, and webinars from stock market veteran Steve Reitmeister, who hand-selects stocks through a proprietary 4-step process using WallStreetZen tools.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result? You get additional focus in your investing and more free time. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-picks\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out Zen Investor today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.xo74y8syfa43\">6<strong>. Real Estate<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Medium- to Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How on earth are you going to buy real estate with $1,000?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fractional real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest barrier to entry to real estate investing is lack of capital. Fractional real estate platforms like Arrived Homes and proprietary funds from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/fundrise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fundrise<\/a> help solve that problem.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-full\"><a href=\"www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/fundrise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fundrise-app-review.png\" alt=\"investing 1k\" class=\"wp-image-13010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fundrise-app-review.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fundrise-app-review-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/fundrise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fundrise<\/a> lets you invest in real estate funds. If you want to diversify further, it also offers access to private credit funds and the new Innovation Fund, which focuses on high-tech companies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrived Homes lets you invest in residential rental properties. In both cases, the account minimums are perfect for beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/fundrise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fundrise<\/a> account minimum: $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/arrived\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrived Homes<\/a> account minimum: $100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With well under $1,000, you can invest in residential or commercial real estate and benefit from rental income and price appreciation with 0 headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/fundrise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Fundrise<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-snippets-content\"><div class=\"disclaimer\">\r\n\t<p>Note: We earn a commission for this endorsement of Fundrise. <\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h.5cr2m6g6irpf\"><strong>7. Artwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk level: <\/strong>4.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Return level: <\/strong>4.5\/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment<\/strong> <strong>Timeframe: <\/strong>Medium- to Long-Term<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another asset class that was once limited to professional investors and the very rich is art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/masterworks?utm_content=how-to-invest-1000-dollars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masterworks<\/a>&nbsp;has made high-end art investing available to individual investors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/masterworks?utm_content=how-to-invest-1000-dollars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/masterworks-high-inflation-returns.png\" alt=\"Masterworks high inflation returns\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Its research team analyzes and locates good pieces at fair prices and purchases the pieces\n<li>It files an offering circular with the SEC which allows anyone to invest\n<li>It holds the artwork for 3-10 years, then either:\n<ol>\n<li>sells the painting and returns the proceeds to the investors, or\n<li>allows you to sell your shares on its secondary market\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a relatively new field &#8211; invest with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/masterworks?utm_content=how-to-invest-1000-dollars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out Masterworks<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h.tzlctukfl2mc\">Final Word: How to Invest 1000 Dollars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have several investment choices to consider, ranging from exchange traded funds to high yield savings accounts and beyond. The investment strategies you choose are up to you, but I believe these are all solid picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to complete the pre investment goals detailed at the top of the post before looking to invest money beyond that (if you have any savings that aren&#8217;t earning you interest &#8211; start by moving them into a high interest savings account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/cit-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-yield savings account<\/a>&nbsp;and your employer\u2019s 401(k) matching, and be sure to track your financial picture with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/personal-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Empower\u2019s free tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how to invest 1000 dollars \u2014 here&#8217;s to your financial future! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-code-snippets-content\">Empower Personal Wealth, LLC (\u201cEPW\u201d) compensates WallStreetZen.com for new leads. WallStreetZen.com is not an investment client of Personal Capital Advisors Corporation or Empower Advisory Group, LLC.<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQs:<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Where to invest $1000 right now?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Your first $1,000 should go into a high-yield savings account to start your emergency fund.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you already have an emergency fund, are maximizing your 401(k) matching, and have no consumer debt, I would invest in ETFs.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How to invest 1000 dollars?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To invest $1,000 wisely, you should invest based on your risk tolerance, financial goals, and time horizon and take into account each investment's risk\/return profile.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you have a long-time horizon and are comfortable investing in the stock market, the easiest way to start investing is by buying an ETF.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have $1,000 in total cash, or do you have $1,000 ready to invest? 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