2 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

When analyzing a stock, it can be helpful to consider many different variables, but one of the most important is the company's competitive position. By definition, a market leader holds the largest fraction of total sales in a given industry -- that's good for the top line. But there are less obvious benefits, too. For instance, a market leader often has a stronger brand name, more customers, and more data than its rivals, and that scale can reinforce itself through cost efficiencies.

Building on that idea, Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) and Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) may not be the most trendy names on Wall Street, but both companies have established themselves as leaders in growing industries. That should translate into market-beating gains for long-term shareholders.

Here's what you should know.

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