2022 was a brutal year for investors. The S&P 500 is rallying as 2023 nears, but the broader stock market is still down 10% since last year. While a lot of investors sat on the sidelines during the market's tremendous volatility, some used it as a buying opportunity.

Buying stocks when prices are low helps increase your return over time and allows you to earn higher yields from dividend-paying stocks. Three great passive income stocks these Motley Fool contributors bought in 2022 are Blackstone (NYSE: BX), Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ: GOOD), and Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR). 

Here's a closer look at each company and why investors may want to consider adding these great income stocks to their portfolio before year-end.

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