Investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros, once famously said, "Bottoms in the investment world don't end with four-year lows, they end with 10- or 15-year lows." Yet, it's virtually impossible for investors to know for certain when markets are going to hit bottom -- or top out for that matter.

The good news is, if you're consistently putting cash into companies that are well-positioned for long-term, competitive growth, you don't need to divine when bear markets will veer into bull territory, or vice versa. Instead, you can focus on buying wonderful businesses that can compound your returns with time. 

If you're in a position to put cash into stocks right now -- money that you don't need for household expenses or other bills -- there are plenty of intriguing stocks begging to be bought. Here are three names to consider. 

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