I sell market data for a living and the best advice I give to friends and relatives is don't invest in the stock market unless you have the patience to wait 10-15 years to redeem your money.
You might as well take your money and bet it on black at AC.
If I can tell you how many people I've seen lose all their wealth especially in the last couple of years....shit
Trust me....you don't want to be where they are.
Selling poker to people is hot

Keep your money in the safe and invest in REAL ESTATE.
Ciao for now