Up 17% so far in 2023 on a total return basis, the S 500 is well on its way to posting a solid rebound year after struggling in 2022. However, three notable stocks have not matched these gains, with two of the stocks declining year to date.

With total returns of -15%, -4%, and 10% this year, American Tower (NYSE: AMT), Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI), and Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) have lagged the index. Despite this short-term underperformance, investors may want to zoom out and take notice of the decades-long potential each company may hold.

Along with providing steadily growing dividends, these three businesses have cornered unique niches in their industries and could provide market-beating returns to buy-and-hold-forever investors.

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