This year has been challenging for investors, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite indexes slipping into bear markets. Persistent inflation and rising interest rates have taken center stage, dragging down nearly all asset classes.

A bear market can be a scary time for investors. Nobody likes seeing their portfolio going down. However, at times like this, it helps to think like Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett.

Buffett achieved his (and Berkshire's) decades-long success by thinking about the long term and owning companies (or stocks in companies) for years or even decades. you would do well to follow his investing techniques and focus on quality companies, building up your positions slowly rather than trying to time a market bottom. Bear markets offer opportunities to buy stocks at discounted prices, and two Buffett stocks you could invest $1,000 in today that trade at a discount are Visa (NYSE: V) and Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY). Let's take a look at why these two Buffett stocks are great long-term investment options.

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