Growth stocks aren't getting much love from investors these days. However, these companies aren't all faring poorly in the current market despite what broadly depressed share prices might suggest.

If you have the cash to invest right now and are looking to add some powerhouse growth stocks to your portfolio before year's end, here are three notable contenders to consider. 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) isn't a household name like some healthcare stocks, but this biopharmaceutical company has grown into a giant in the rare disease drug market over the more than three decades since its founding.

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