There's no doubt the market sell-off last year shook investor confidence in a way not seen since the 2008 market crash. After plunging more than 20% from its highs, the blue-chip-heavy S&P 500 index rebounded slightly but remains down around 16% since the beginning of 2022. 

As with every bear market that has come before, this too shall pass. While there's no certainty where stocks will end up in 2023, betting on the futures of quality companies is a good bet.

If you have some extra cash to tuck away for at least five years, let's look at why Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA), and Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) are relatively safe bets that could deliver satisfactory returns.

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