While no one likes to see their stocks lose value, it can also create a buying opportunity. The S&P 500 officially entered a bear market a couple of months ago, and when that happens, you can purchase high-quality companies at a discount -- provided you choose wisely and have patience.
Since the start of the year, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have seen their stock prices drop by about 3.9% and 2.5%, respectively, and that's after regaining some ground over the past month. With both down for the year, this makes it an opportune time to see if their long-term prospects remain strong.
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