10 Stocks Every Beginning Investor Must Own

It's hard enough for seasoned stock pickers to choose which stocks to buy; for beginning investors it can be a downright daunting task.

As much as investing isn't rocket science, with thousands of stocks to choose from, someone just starting out can easily be overwhelmed. That's why this list will generally follow the advice of investing legend Peter Lynch to buy what you know, and include businesses that are easy to understand and have solid fundamentals, along with prospects for future growth. Here are 10 companies that every beginning investor must own.

5 Winning Stocks Under $49
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