Another vote for Vanguard. I like VTIVX (mutal fund) but I'm holding that for 25+ years. Vanguard has a lot of managed funds with a good track record and low fees.
start with small bets by going to laughlin nevada crap tables and play only double odds. then go to vegas crap tables which has higher limits, double odds. profit.
Funds. Honestly, if until now you haven't taken a genuine interest in investment strategy, then I wouldn't touch anything, other than funds, where someone who's genuinely passionate about investment does it for you.
I hear good things about the P2P lenders like funding circle, etc.. Been considering it myself for a while, pretty good returns, looks fairly "safe", and you can withdraw at any time by selling your notes to other lenders.
You need to diversify. After a few more days, divide the money up by the number of posts in this thread. Then do everything mentioned here. One of these ideas will surely pay off big.
if the shit hits the fan with North Korea, buy Gold, and lots of it.. it may be high, but just cos it's high doesn't say it can't go higher. Money will pour into it if any war breaks out.