When a stock soars in the triple digits in a short period of time, it attracts everyone's attention. And if you've invested a lot in that particular player, you could get rich overnight. That sounds wonderful, but in reality, most wealth-building stories happen over a period of years, thanks to investing in rather average stocks.

By average, I mean companies that aren't necessarily developing a new cutting-edge technology or growing earnings in leaps and bounds. Instead, I'm talking about players that have simply found the right products to sell and have used this to grow earnings over time.

This shouldn't burst your bubble of excitement, though. In fact, it's actually great news because it means you don't have to hope for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich. Instead, the path to financial freedom is right at your fingertips -- and you can get there by investing in companies you probably know very well. Let's check out three average stocks that, as part of a diversified portfolio, could make you rich.

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