The market’s recent correction looks like a massive drop on a year-to-date chart. However, it will look far less daunting in a decade; that’s what happens over the long run. Bull markets last longer than downturns. This leads to relatively smooth (though not flawless) northbound trajectories and strong returns for most stocks over a decade or more.
Despite recent market volatility, buying shares of top companies that can at least match average returns through 2035 — or do much better — is still worth it. Here are two excellent candidates: Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX).
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