The Best Stocks to Invest $500 in Right Now

While some investors may be discouraged by the market volatility that has continued from last year into 2023, the fact remains that truly great businesses are still growing even in an ongoing economic maelstrom. While a full-fledged recession has the ability to hamper growth across a range of businesses and sectors, when you're looking at a multi-year buy-and-hold horizon for any stock you own, even these periods can be a short window against your overall investment period. DexCom (NASDAQ: DXCM) has built a name for itself as a leader in diabetes care, a highly fragmented space with increasing levels of competition.