Bear markets are tough, and this year, all three major indexes dipped into bear territory. But the good news is these down markets don't last forever.

In fact, the average bear market lasts about a year. What comes next? A bull market. Investors love these periods of gains because bull markets can significantly grow the value of a portfolio.

We can't predict exactly when the next bull market will take place, but we do know it's on the way. So today, when many top stocks are trading at bargain prices, is the time to prepare. Here are three potentially explosive players to buy before the new year.

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Source Fool.com