How much money could you make with $1,000?

[Irving]

Time is not the biggest concern, but something like a ROTH IRA is not what I'm after; as it is not liquid enough. I've got some idea what to do with more money, but I need to get there first.

I've considered Gold and Silver, but feel like it is a similar risk by counting on the devaluation of the dollar. With prescious metals, I'm not sure I could make money, so much as not lose it.

Also, this is in no way a bragging thread. I just got lucky taking a small risk on something most people scoff at, and would like to keep it going. Thanks for the suggestions so far.