Let's start with the bad news. No one can accurately predict when the next bull market will emerge. But here's the good news. A bull market will happen. History shows us bear markets eventually are followed by periods of strong performance. So, as investors navigate today's difficult market, they should prepare for the brighter days ahead.

And right now is the perfect time to start. Many fantastic companies have suffered this year -- but have what it takes to rebound and flourish in a bull market. Today, investors have the opportunity to grab shares of these players at great prices. So why wait? Consider these three smart buys to pick up before 2023.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) may have delivered a lot of packages this year. But the e-commerce giant hasn't delivered share performance. The stock is heading for a 45% decline. Investors have been disappointed in Amazon's earnings over the past year. Higher inflation has weighed on the company's costs -- and it's hurt customers' buying power.

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