In 2022, the Nasdaq Composite index fell 33% as a spike in inflation curbed consumer and commercial spending. Countless companies posted dismal results, which led investors to bid down their stocks. However, economic improvements have allowed for a market recovery this year, and the Nasdaq has risen by 36% since Jan. 1.

That pattern highlights why holding onto your investments during poor economic conditions is crucial, and why a sell-off might be the best time to expand your portfolio. Those who sold in 2022 will not have profited from the recovery many stocks have enjoyed this year.

As such, it's not a bad idea to get familiar with some of the best stocks to buy in the event of a market downturn so you can be ready to strike if one occurs. So, here are two no-brainer stocks to buy during a stock market plunge.

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