This is why you should invest in ETFs. They provide a safer way to achieve high returns over time.

5 yr final balance after returns based on $10k investment (no additional contributions):

$QQQ- $33,472 234.72%

$QYLD- $17,029 70.29%

$XYLD- $15,477 54.77%

$DGRO- $20,521 105.21%

$VUG- $27,508 175.08%

$VNQ- $14,607 46.07%

$VOO- $22,128 121.28%

I have all of these in my portfolio