The stock market's 2022 sell-off has highlighted the importance of investing in growth stocks with a long-term perspective. Doing so can safeguard your investments from macroeconomic headwinds like the ones that brought down the shares of numerous companies over the past year.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) each suffered double-digit percentage stock price declines since January. However, investors who bought these growth stocks five or more years ago are still doing quite well, as these tech giants' shares are still up by more than 180% over that time frame. 

With a recession possible in the new year, it will continue to be crucial to hold growth stocks for the long term. Here's why Microsoft, Apple, and AMD's stocks are great picks amid a sell-off. 

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