If you had $500, which coins would you choose to buy
If I have such money I will first split the money for my investment, bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, this three should be fine for me, as an investor who doesn't like spreading such huge amount. I will divide the money and bitcoin will probably take the highest amount. This investment is just for long term so I will buy and hold to make profit in the bull market.
With this amount no one should mention any random coin, be sure of what you want and know what you're doing as an investor.