What are the best investments for beginners?

Alongside saving, investing is a cornerstone of building wealth. It is not always easy to know where to get started, however, in part due to the sheer range of possible investment options. Should you dive straight into stocks? What about ETFs and mutual funds? And how do bonds fit into the whole picture?

If your head already feels like it’s spinning, don’t fret: “With the right tools and resources, investing can be much easier than you’d expect” — and “you don’t need a lot of money to get started,” said Vanguard...