<prompt> Human: My grandparents gave me 10,000 in Johnson Control JCI stock shares when I turned 12. Now that Im 21 I finally have control over these shares now that are worth over17,000 and was wondering what long-term investments seem promising in todays market. I was thinking some risk adverse mutual funds nothing specific at the moment and let those ride until retirement at 65. Any suggestions?  <response>: Have you read the FAQ and the sidebar links, particularly the Long-Term Investing Start-Up Kit 