There are all sorts of short-lived trends that make some companies money but turn out to be fads that aren't worth investors' hard-earned money, at least not those with a long-term mindset. Corporations that can deliver strong returns over the long run tend to be leaders in industries that won't decline in prominence or disappear anytime soon. That describes Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) and Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) well. Though these two stocks haven't been strong performers on the stock market this year, both could produce outsized results over five years or more.

Fiverr is a platform that allows freelancers to advertise their services and attract businesses that want to hire them. Building a website from scratch is a long and complicated process, which makes Fiverr a better option for many freelancers. Businesses benefit from having a vast library of freelancers, with samples of their work and customer reviews, all in one convenient place.

Everyone wins, including Fiverr. The company's revenue hasn't been growing nearly as fast as it once did, but the tech leader has been able to turn a profit by cutting costs aggressively.

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