Too many people focus more on the split part of a stock split than they do on the stock itself. The splitting of shares may or may not provide a catalyst. Even if it does, though, the bump will only be a temporary one. However, a great underlying stock can deliver solid gains for years and even decades. 

There are quite a few stocks with share prices so high that they're good candidates for stock splits. Here are two potential stock-split stocks you can buy and hold forever.

Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) has never conducted a stock split in its history. But with its share price currently well above $1,300, it wouldn't be surprising if the company's management hasn't at least considered the possibility.

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