We all hope our favorite stocks will crush the market this year. But what's actually more important is their performance over time -- by this, I mean a period of at least five years. The good news is it's much easier to choose these sorts of players than those that will deliver a quick -- and maybe brief -- gain. What suggests long-term potential? Elements like a history of earnings growth and solid growth prospects, for example.

I consider these players easy wealth builders because their quality businesses likely will lead to share gains over time. Many of these fantastic long-term stocks are trading at excellent prices these days. Let's check out three that may help put you on the path to riches.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) might not look like a tempting buy if you consider recent earnings. The company reported its first annual loss in almost a decade -- after struggling with higher inflation and other economic headwinds.

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