If all you have is 2k -- save it for a rainy day. Savings account, gold, something safe. Something you can make liquid real fast if needed. That's not enough to start taking risks, nor is it enough to make big money passively.
btw: If your knowledge of the stock market involves 'what stocks will become big'? Stay farrr away from it. Plenty of Madoffs who will see you, act all smart and pro and try to scam you out of your money real fast.
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