Got $3,000? Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

Amazon already had a large-cap valuation a decade ago, but the company still managed to deliver stock gains of roughly 1,710% over the last 10-year period. That performance would have turned a $3,000 investment in the company made in early 2012 into more than $54,000.

Taking a buy-and-hold approach to strong companies is a path to huge investment wins, and it eliminates many of the risks and stresses associated with trying to perfectly time the market. With that in mind, read on for a look at two promising stocks primed to deliver strong portfolio performance for patient investors.

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