Macroeconomic headwinds in 2022 caused a stock market sell-off that affected countless industries. The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled 33% throughout the year. Tech stocks were some of the hardest hit, as reductions in consumer spending meant multiple quarters of dismal earnings.

However, excitement over high-growth industries like artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a recovery in 2023 and illustrated why a market downturn could be the best time to make a long-term investment in tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite has surged 41% year to date, rewarding those who either held or bought at the bottom.

As a result, it's not a bad idea to get familiar with some of the best companies to invest in during a sell-off and be prepared to strike when the time is right. Here are three stocks you can confidently buy after a market downturn.

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