Got $5,000? 2 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Getting rich quickly by investing in stocks is theoretically possible but extremely difficult. Instead, a buy-and-hold strategy might be the best bet for growing your capital. This method allows for the magic of time to put your money to work. That's why some of the most celebrated investors have a long-term focus when picking companies in which to invest.

But which stocks are truly worth holding for decades? Let's look at two excellent candidates: Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). If you have $5,000 available that you aren't keeping for a rainy day, investing at least part of that money in one or both of these drugmakers -- and holding on to them a decade or more -- would likely be a great move. Let's see why.