The stock market has taken investors for a wild ride these last few years. When you're investing in stocks for many years, though, even multiple tough market cycles shouldn't deter you from your core investing thesis about quality companies.

Even as the S 500 has had a pretty fantastic 2024 so far, becoming a part owner of great businesses is what you should focus on as a long-term investor. Here are two top stocks to consider buying now that you can hold for at least a decade.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) hasn't been resting on its laurels. The ongoing success of its market-leading cystic fibrosis drug franchise has paved the way to a bright future as it continues to develop an impressive lineup of medicines targeting various rare, underserved diseases.

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