The S&P 500 had its worst first half since 1970, as soaring inflation dragged the broad-based index into a bear market. The S&P 500 has since rebounded to some extent but still trades 11% below its high. That creates a buying opportunity for patient investors.

Of course, market timing is impossible, but investors don't need a crystal ball to be successful. Every past downturn has ended in a new bull market, meaning a rebound is almost certainly on the way. Better yet, historical data suggests that market downturns are the best time to invest.

Here are two growth stocks to buy now and hold forever.

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Source Fool.com