The stock market can be a fantastic way to build and sustain strong financial returns, but only if you stay in the market for many years. As tempting as it may be to hop in and out of individual holdings, trying to time the best or worst moments to put your capital to work will likely result in missing out on both. 

A good rule of thumb is to train your focus on wonderful companies that you can commit to buying and holding for years at a time. That way you benefit from the ability to buy on the dip and enjoy the best days of the market too. The trick, of course, is finding those wonderful companies to invest in.

If you're searching for some great stocks to consider in February, here are two fantastic companies with real buy-and-hold potential. 

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