Got $1,000? 2 Simple Stocks to Buy Right Now

Investors looking to build wealth through the stock market don't have to roll the dice on complicated tech companies whose offerings and competitive situations they don't fully understand. There are plenty of companies with easy-to-grasp business models that can help turn small initial investments into large nest eggs over time.

Online marketplace Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) and athletic apparel brand Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) are good examples. A $1,000 investment five years ago split evenly between Etsy and Lululemon would currently be worth $2,835.