The stock market got hammered during the first three quarters of the year. Rising interest rates and unchecked inflation sent the S&P 500 tumbling into a bear market, and the broad-based index is currently 23% off its high.

Of course, it is never fun to lose money, but there is a silver lining here for patient investors. The bear market has knocked many high-quality stocks like Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) down into bargain territory, creating a buying opportunity.

Here's why investing in these growth stocks today could be a genius move.

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