3 ASX 200 shares for beginners to buy with $500

Here are a few shares that analysts think could be top buys right now.

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Investing in the share market can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn't have to be.

A smart way to start is by buying high-quality ASX 200 shares that offer strong growth potential and resilience over the long term.

Even with just $500, you can begin building a diversified portfolio and take advantage of the power of compounding to grow your wealth.

Here are three top ASX 200 shares that are rated as buys by analysts and could be great picks for beginners.

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

The first ASX 200 share for beginners to look at is Goodman Group. It is a leading global property company that develops and manages industrial real estate, including warehouses, data centres, and logistics hubs. With the rise of e-commerce, the artificial intelligence megatrend, and the increasing need for efficient supply chains, demand for its properties has been skyrocketing. This has underpinned consistently strong earnings growth for many years.

The good news is that analysts at Citi believe this trend can continue. So much so, the broker recently put a buy rating and $40.00 price target on its shares.

ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD)

Another ASX 200 share that could be a top pick for beginners is ResMed. It is a medical device company with a focus on sleep apnoea, respiratory care, and digital health.

With millions of people worldwide suffering from sleep disorders, demand for ResMed's products continues to grow. And the good news is that ResMed has a strong and sustainable competitive advantage thanks to its focus on innovation and its significant investment in research and development. This bodes well for the future and leaves it perfectly positioned to capture a growing share of its huge and expanding market.

Goldman Sachs is very positive about its outlook. In fact, this week the broker added ResMed's shares to its conviction list with a buy rating and $49.00 price target.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Finally, Xero could be an ASX 200 share for beginners to consider buying. It is a leading cloud-based accounting software provider, primarily serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company has expanded rapidly across Australia, New Zealand, and global markets, providing businesses with an easy-to-use, subscription-based platform to manage their finances.

Looking ahead, as more businesses shift to digital solutions, Xero is well-positioned to capitalise on this trend. The company also has a strong track record of expanding its services and increasing customer spend, which bodes well for future growth.

Goldman Sachs is also a big fan of Xero. It estimates that it has a 100 million+ SMB market opportunity to grow into over the coming decade. As a result, Goldman has a buy rating and $201.00 price target on its shares.

Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Goodman Group, ResMed, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group, Goodman Group, ResMed, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Goodman Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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