Because of the diversity of businesses represented in the broader stock market, it's a sure bet that over any time period, some stocks will do remarkably well, some will perform very poorly, and most will be somewhere in between. Having just a few stocks in your portfolio that end up in the first category can compensate for quite a few losers that might also be in there.

Here are two healthcare stocks that have made shareholders far richer in recent years. Either still has the potential to be great buys for the long haul and help your fortune grow. Here's why.

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