Nvidia and Verizon are still great places to park your cash. A $1,000 investment might not seem like much in the stock market today. But with commission-free and fractional trades, it's now easier than ever to build up positions in stocks that are trading at a few hundred or thousand dollars per share.

Small-cap stocks can reward with substantial returns, but the risks and volatility of these assets make them unappealing to certain investors. To invest for success, you must have a clear strategy and perform ample research. However, with patience and discipline, a small-cap investment strategy can be one of the most profitable market endeavors.