The good thing about market crashes is that bull markets invariably follow them. And whereas bear markets tend to be measured in months, the subsequent rallies can go on for years.

Since 1928, the average bear market has lasted 15 months while the average bull market lasted three years. Even better, from 1970 on, bull markets have tended to stick around for more than six years on average.

Even with the S&P 500 down 16% in 2022, there's a good chance it could go lower if a recession hits early next year, as many analysts suspect. There are a number of stocks that are bargains right now, but what follows are two exceptional stocks you'll regret not buying if the stock market crashes.

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Source Fool.com