The stock market has recovered about two-thirds of the value it lost in the historic, coronavirus-induced plunge it took in late February and early March, leaving many investors with a case of whiplash and wondering how they missed the buying opportunities that were created as the major indexes plummeted more than 30% in less than five weeks.
It's important to remember that one of the most tried-and-true ways to accumulate wealth is investing in high-quality companies with strong growth prospects, and holding them through thick and thin. This even holds true for investors whose caution kept them on the sidelines amid a once-in-a-generation bargain-shopping opportunity.
Assuming you have an adequate emergency fund and $10,000 (or less) in disposable cash you don't expect to need for at least the next three to five years, here are five companies that could make you a small fortune over the coming decade.