Amid high inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain shocks, investors have been scrambling to find assets capable of producing gains in the current market conditions. Commodities, precious metals and real estate tilts in portfolios have all become popular recently, given the losses suffered by stocks so far in 2022. However, it's worth remembering that many of the great investors – perhaps Warren Buffett being the most prominent – endorse buying the stocks of great companies and holding them forever. Investing in the stock of a blue-chip company with quality products or services, a strong economic moat, excellent management and sound financials is a good way to build long-term wealth. Therefore, instead of timing the market or chasing trends, investors should focus on building positions in the stocks of great businesses. Here are seven of the best long-term stocks to buy in 2022.
McDonald's Corp. (MCD)
Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)
3M Co. (MMM)
Coca-Cola Co. (KO)
McDonald's Corp. (MCD)
Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)
3M Co. (MMM)
Coca-Cola Co. (KO)