In this article, we will take a look at some of the best places to invest money without risk.
In this era of creating wealth by chasing growth, it is important to safeguard what you own. Some believe safe investing is an art of its own. While it’s true, high returns that are often associated with volatile stocks are quite tempting. But for seasoned investors, low-risk or risk-free investments remain the cornerstone of a sound financial strategy.
Just recently, analysts at Morningstar cited:
“In times of market uncertainty, capital preservation is just as crucial as capital growth.”
Although the lure of high returns can overshadow caution, smart investing isn’t always about bold risks; instead, it implies steady choices that protect wealth. These safe investments are mostly mega-cap stocks that provide security, especially during these times of macroeconomic instability. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the 11 best places to invest money without risk.
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Our Methodology:
Using the Finviz screener, we have gathered a list of low-risk stocks that are mega-caps. These stocks have delivered positive returns in the last 5- or 10-year investment horizon. These stocks are then ranked according to the returns delivered in the past five years in ascending order.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
11. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM)
5-year return as of July 3, 2025: 38.37%
Toyota Motor North America, a segment of the Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), has initiated as much as $50 million in new construction at its Arizona Proving Grounds, as per the company’s statement on Wednesday.
The initiative comprises a 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, and new ride and handling surfaces, scheduled to be completed later this year. Not only this, the company has also unveiled plans to develop a facility for advanced driver assistance technology. This expansion comes as Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) sustains its 46-year-long streak of dividend payments.
What’s even more exciting is that the investment involves seven different projects, particularly a noise pass-by testing area, the oval track, a 1.5-mile ride and handling course, and a 1.3-mile loop road. By 2026, Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) will wrap up additional projects like a 1.7-mile north straight, an off-road park, and a 17-acre VDA resurface. With this vision in mind, there is no doubt TM is among the safest bets.
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) is a Japanese company that designs, manufactures, and retails passenger and commercial vehicles. Incorporated in 1933, the company maintains a strong presence across North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Middle East, among others.
10. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
5-year return as of July 3, 2025: 54.60%
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday, Jeff Bezos, the founder and chairman of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), sold 3.3 million shares worth around $737 million in the company last week.
This transaction is part of a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted at the start of the year. A filing on Friday demonstrated that Bezos marked for sale nearly 25 million Amazon shares for $5.4 billion. Tuesday’s filing showed that the company’s founder owns approximately 905.4 million shares in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN).
This isn’t something new. Bezos has frequently engaged in transactions like this, having offloaded shares worth $5 billion through 2024 as the stock reached record highs. Just recently, analysts at Truist raised their price target for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to $250 from $226, with an unchanged Buy rating, citing a potential guidance raise for the third quarter. The firm made the following comment:
“We expect AMZN to report stronger than expected 2Q25 results driven by a resilient NA consumer virtually unaffected by the macro or tariffs so far, and by favorable FX on a weakening US$.”
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a Washington-based e-commerce giant engaging in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services via online and physical stores across North America and the globe. Incorporated in 1994, the company aims to be the world’s most customer-focused company.
