Help me invest my first 10k

Hi all, 

I am a sophomore and have decided it is time to start investing. I have around 10k in savings sitting in the bank doing nothing and it is time to put them to work. I don't believe that I could beat the market so I am thinking of investing in ETFs. Also, I will be in IB next summer so I would like to avoid hassles. At the moment, I am thinking of putting everything in SP500 ETF, but I am not sure this is a good strategy. I would stay away from bonds since I am young.

I know I am young and inexpert so I am looking for any advice. 

Thanks for your help and ready to give SB!!

 

Congrats on your first steps to investing on your own. In general, index funds, especially S&P500 ETFs sound like a good way to start if that is what you want. Good luck

 

I am not in the US, so I don't think it applies. 

Sounds good, do you think that putting everything in ETF is a fine choice then?

 

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